Sous Chef - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is a luxury hotel renowned for its blend of Arabian elegance and modern sophistication. Located in the heart of the city, we offer a world-class culinary experience, serving a variety of exquisite dishes inspired by global and local flavors. As part of the prestigious InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), we are committed to providing outstanding service and culinary excellence. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. This position requires a creative and motivated individual who is dedicated to maintaining high kitchen standards, ensuring exceptional food quality, and supporting the Director of Culinary in managing kitchen operations.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

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

• Leadership & Management: Assist the Director of Culinary in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the culinary team to design and implement new menus and daily specials that align with the hotel’s standards and guest expectations.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety standards, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Training & Development: Train, mentor, and guide junior kitchen staff, ensuring they are skilled in the preparation and presentation of food and maintaining the department’s standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency and quality, maintaining the hotel’s reputation for culinary excellence.
• Inventory & Ordering: Assist in managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring cost-control measures are followed to minimize waste.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Food & Beverage, to ensure smooth operation and high levels of guest satisfaction.

What we need from you:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Culinary Expertise: Strong knowledge of international and regional cuisines, with an ability to create innovative and appealing dishes.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team of chefs and kitchen staff to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Passion for Food: A deep passion for cooking, creativity, and providing exceptional dining experiences for guests.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Language: Proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

What you can expect from us: 

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, colour, 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 myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.