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 this role is $65,000+. 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.