Sous Chef - InterContinental Indianapolis

InterContinental Hotels Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee room discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Indianapolis is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the culinary team and lead kitchen operations for events and shifts, ensuring exceptional guest dining experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, coaching staff, managing daily kitchen activities, forecasting needs, and upholding food safety standards while delivering consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Supervisory experience or equivalent in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team members on the culinary team and lead kitchen operations for events or shifts.
• Direct daily kitchen activities and coach/develop the team.
• Encourage and address guest feedback.
• Support planning of events, labor, inventory and food safety.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on forecasting and planning.

Skills

Good communication

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Sous Chef

About IHG and the InterContinental Indianapolis

InterContinental Indianapolis brings refined luxury to Indy’s iconic Monument Circle. Opening Winter 2025.

This hotel isn’t like any other property. It’s a hotel for the city and we’re looking for the right team to shape its future. The landmarked Illinois Building showcases a $110 M restoration to feature 170
Modern Guestrooms, 17 Luxurious Suites, Serliana Café and Astrea Rooftop Bar with stunning views of Monument Circle.

This will be a masterclass in #Hospitality; an invitation for you to pursue your passion for service and inspire incredible things for our guests, our team members and yourself.

Explore our very own InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts – a truly international brand. Discover a modern, globally focused culture where world travelers feel at home. Live the InterContinental life. You’ll find us in beautifully restored buildings and many exciting new developments. With 60 properties in the pipeline, our extraordinary world is set to expand.

We cultivate engaging environments for our colleagues and guests by enlivening our IHG Core Values:

• Do the right thing

• Show we care

• Aim higher

• Celebrate difference

• Work better together

At IHG we promise to give colleagues:

• Room to Belong: Enable

• Room to Grow: Enrich

• Room to Make a Difference: Empower

The InterContinental creates exceptional experiences through our Brand Values by being:

• Thoughtful

• Cultured

• Remarkable

The pillars of our InterContinental brand culture lay the foundation for inspiring incredible experiences:

• We Invite Discovery

• We Embrace Empowerment

• We Champion Possibility

About the Sous Chef position

The Sous Chef will oversee team members on the culinary team and lead kitchen operations for any given event or shift for the outlets.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds

• Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team

• Encouraging and addressing guest feedback

• Supporting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef plan events, manage staff and labor, inventory and food safety in the kitchen

• Working closely with the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef to forecast and plan

What we need from you

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling

• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic math

• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts

• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol – you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language

• Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts

• 2 years’ experience as a chef

• At least one year in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

What you can expect from us

The salary for thisrole is $60,000+. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our well-being framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.