Sous Chef - The Americano

IHG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta seeks a culinary professional to assist in managing a single F&B outlet or a shift, supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and controlling costs. You will train staff, develop new menu concepts, and ensure timely, quality food preparation while maintaining sanitation standards.

The role requires interaction with multiple departments, adherence to company policies, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of chef experience.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to carry/elevate up to 50 pounds and work in a kitchen.
• Strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and schedule work; enforce policies.
• Assist with staff selection, training, and development.
• Develop new menu concepts; cost out and test items.
• Oversee food prep methods, portions, and waste control.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and proper storage; sanitation compliance.
• Manage inventory, requisitions, and supplier relations.
• Support in monitoring stock levels and minimizing waste.
• Assist in preparing food for events and collaborating with other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Reading and writing abilities

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree or certificate preferred

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist in managing a single food and beverage outlet or a shift or section of food and beverage operations. Supervise kitchen employees and entry-level Culinary Staff in preparation and cooking of various food items and their garnishment and presentation. Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resource‑related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching.
• Assist in developing new menu concepts. Develop, test, and cost out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations. Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.
• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.
• Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Assist in cooking and food preparation as required.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Interact with outside contacts:
• Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
• Vendors – to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and quality
• Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
• May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Assists Executive Chef in supervising the preparation of food for multiple F&B outlets or facilities, or may independently supervise food preparation for one or more outlets. Primary duty is professional chef work and supervision of other culinary employees.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with employees and guests that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
• For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.