JOB DETAILS
Executive Sous Chef
CompanyIHG
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 8, 2026
About The Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.
Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our Culinary team and support the Executive Chef in leading the overall Food Production and Stewarding operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Act as the second-in-command and manage the Culinary Department in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Lead, coach, and develop culinary colleagues while driving a high-performance and engaging team culture.
- Monitor food cost, wastage, portion control, inventory, and kitchen productivity to achieve financial targets.
- Ensure compliance with IHG brand standards, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and local regulations.
- Support menu planning, recipe development, food costing, promotions, banquets, and special events.
- Collaborate closely with F&B, Stewarding, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, HR, and other hotel departments.
- Drive continuous improvement in culinary standards and enhance the overall guest dining experience.
What we are looking for:
- 7–8 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably with a reputed business, upscale, or luxury hotel.
- Previous experience as Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.
- Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food production, kitchen operations, food safety, hygiene, and cost control.
- Passion for culinary excellence and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience with an international hotel brand will be an added advantage.
Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while living the IHG Way of working.
Key Skills
Culinary leadershipKitchen operationsFood safetyHACCPMenu planningRecipe developmentFood costingTeam managementInventory managementStaff trainingHygiene standardsFinancial target managementBanquetingProblem-solvingCommunicationStrategic planning
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Executive Sous Chef will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and manage the culinary team in the absence of the Executive Chef. They are also responsible for monitoring food costs, inventory, and supporting menu development to meet financial and guest satisfaction targets.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
19388
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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