Sous Chef

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join us at Inter Continental Edinburgh the George on a Full-Time contract
! You will earn £38,000.00 salary, plus service charge.

Inter Continental® Edinburgh The George Hotel is full of culture and has been serving guests since 1881, creating an exciting mix of a luxury Inter Continental® experience combined with our unique character and charming hospitality. We are proud of Scotland’s first Le Petit Beefbar Restaurant.

As the largest luxury hotel brand in the world, we provide guests with a cosmopolitan stay of discreet luxury and culinary expertise.

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies – which means global opportunities.
• Complimentary stay for you + 1 after probation.
• Global hotel and F&B discounts, plus perks across both properties.
• Training & development, and worldwide career opportunities.
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated).
• Meals on duty, life insurance, sick pay & wellbeing support.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing.
• Spa, gym & retail discounts.
• Taxi contribution for late/early shifts.
• Refer-a-friend programme.

As a Sous Chef, you are accountable for kitchen operation including production, cleanliness and safe systems of work in the kitchen, and to deputise in the absence of the Head Chef. You will work alongside the team and ensure the food is received by guests in a timely manner to the quality expected.

To succeed as a Sous Chef, you will need:

• To have been a Sous chef for 1-2 years within a global hotel brand or restaurant of the same classification/cuisine (minimum) with comparable size and complexity.
• To be experienced in local cuisine, with practical experience of at least one other cuisine and experience catering meetings, social events and restaurants.
• As a minimum, must have completed Level 3 Food Safety certification and have knowledge in HACCP.
• To have knowledge of appropriate work to brand standards relating to food and the ability to create and deliver appropriate menus, using appropriate suppliers and products.
• To be up to date with critical issues and trends in food.

To have the technical skills to work on every section for every service period in the kitchen.

At IHG, we believe there’s Room for You:
Room to Grow (providing career development and learning opportunities),
Room to Belong (fostering an inclusive environment where diverse employees can be authentic), and Room to Make a Difference (empowering employees to have an impact on the guest experience and the business).

If you are someone who likes to bring your wisdom and local know‑how to provide a truly personal and luxurious experience for our guests, apply to join us as our new Sous Chef today!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, Inter Continental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s. We are passionate about sharing our extensive experience and cultural wisdom to create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.