Sous Chef

Our guests’ memorable experiences must start somewhere. So why not with you? We’re looking for a new Sous Chef to join our team!

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

 What we need from you:

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.

What you can expect from us:

The hourly pay range for this role is $23.00-$25.00 an hour. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at InterContinental San Diego. This 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, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through internal career site if you are a current employee).

Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

So, what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.