Executive Sous Chef

About IHG and the InterContinental Indianapolis

The InterContinental Indianapolis brings urban luxury and timeless style to Monument Circle.  The landmarked Illinois Building has been restored to feature 170 Modern Guestrooms, 17 Luxurious Suites, Lobby Lounge and a stunning Rooftop Bar with iconic views of Monument Circle.

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.

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

We cultivate an engaging environment 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

About the Executive Sous Chef position

The Executive Sous Chef will be second in leadership reporting to the Executive Chef.

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

• Assist with hiring, training, and performance management

• Supporting the Executive Chef plan events, manage staff and labor, inventory and food safety in the kitchen

• Encouraging and addressing guest feedback

• Coordinate with Sales, Catering, and Event Teams

• Ensure banquet production timelines are met

• Working closely with the Executive Chef to forecast and plan

• Support menu development and recipe standardization

What we need from you

• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts

• 4 years’ experience as a chef

• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays

 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 differences 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.

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

The salary range for this role is $67,000 to $87,000 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.