Sous Chef at IHG Career

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Culinary Expertise, Kitchen Operations, Food Safety, HACCP, Menu Planning, Recipe Development, Food Costing, Portion Control, Communication, Organizational Skills, Planning, Team Development, Service Execution

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Sous Chef Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to take the next step in kitchen management? We are looking for a Sous Chef who will support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and developing a high-performing culinary team. A little taste of your day-to-day: Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: * Assisting the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets. * Supervising and leading kitchen brigades to ensure smooth and efficient service. * Ensuring consistent food quality, taste, and presentation in line with hotel standards. * Coaching, mentoring, and training Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs, and Commis Chefs. * Overseeing mise en place, service execution, and kitchen discipline. * Ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. * Supporting menu planning, recipe development, and food costing. * Monitoring food costs, portion control, and minimizing wastage. * Coordinating with Stewarding, Purchasing, and F&B teams. * Supporting audits, inspections, and kitchen reporting. What we need from you: * Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel or high-volume kitchen. * Strong leadership skills with hands-on culinary expertise. * Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and HACCP regulations. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple outlets or services. * Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic language will be an advantage. * Strong organizational and planning abilities. * Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. * Culinary qualifications or professional certifications will be an advantage. At IHG®, we believe strong kitchens are built on teamwork, passion, and leadership. Join our Culinary leadership team and grow your career by delivering exceptional dining experiences through True Hospitality.

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets and supervising kitchen brigades to ensure smooth and efficient service. Key duties include coaching culinary staff, ensuring consistent food quality, and overseeing compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.