Working Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

InterContinental Hotels Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a working Sous Chef in Los Angeles to support daily F&B operations. You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu planning, and help maintain strong cost controls while delivering high-quality dishes.

The role requires hands-on cooking, leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional aiming to drive guest satisfaction at a premium hotel brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of chef experience or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds, move around the kitchen, and handle food, objects, and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a single F&B outlet or a section of operations and supervise kitchen staff.
• Develop, test, and cost out new menu items; maintain updated recipes and costings.
• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and control food usage to minimize waste.
• Supervise staff, assign work, and enforce policies; assist with training and development.
• Coordinate with Sales, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services for events.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations; manage stock and ordering as needed.

Skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree preferred

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a working Sous Chef in Los Angeles to support daily F&B operations. You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu planning, and help maintain strong cost controls while delivering high-quality dishes.

The role requires hands-on cooking, leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional aiming to drive guest satisfaction at a premium hotel brand.