Sous Chef @ Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Job Description

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="EN-US">At Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown,
we believe in creating memorable experiences through food that reflects our
neighborhood, creativity, and authentic hospitality. We are looking for
a passionate and performance driven Sous Chef who leads by example, supports
team development, and delivers consistently high culinary standards. If you
are motivated by creating great guest experiences, empowering teams, and driving
results while staying true to your creative style, this role is your next
step.

 

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">About
Us

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">A little curiosity can take you anywhere.
At Hotel Indigo®, we go beyond satisfying curiosity—we inspire it. Our
passionate colleagues create memorable and unique experiences for our guests
in a space that’s truly connected to the local neighbourhood, infused
with intriguing design and local flavours.

Every day here brings new discoveries, fresh experiences, and unexpected
ideas.

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">Just like our hotels, no two colleagues
are the same. We’re curious about YOU! How will you inspire the rhythm of our
hotel? How will you bring the local story to life? At Hotel Indigo® hotels,
we’re thrilled to meet spirited characters who can delight our most curious
guests.

Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown boasts 269 tastefully decorated rooms, each crafted
to reflect the story of Dubai Creek.

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style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:103%;" lang="en-AE">Your Day
to Day

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:103%;">As our Sous Chef, you will support
the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, ensuring all dishes
are prepared and presented with consistency, creativity, and quality. You
will actively lead the culinary team during service, fostering collaboration,
clear communication, and accountability while creating an environment where team
members feel valued and supported. You will contribute to menu development,
seasonal concepts, and recipe standardization, ensuring alignment with brand
standards while encouraging innovation.

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:103%;">You will support the delivery
of departmental performance goals by monitoring key operational results
including guest satisfaction scores, food quality standards, cost management,
and productivity levels. You will assist in managing food cost, portion control,
waste reduction, and inventory accuracy, ensuring efficient use of resources
while maintaining high quality outcomes. You will review guest feedback, support
improvement initiatives, and contribute to revenue opportunities through
creative promotions and culinary experiences.

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:103%;">You will play an important role
in leading and developing people by supporting training plans, coaching junior
team members, and promoting continuous learning within the kitchen.

You will ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards,
and company policies, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment
to safe working practices. You will also support the successful execution
of events, promotions, and high demand service periods, ensuring operational
readiness and team alignment.

 

style="line-height:normal;margin:5.0pt 0cm;"> style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">What We Need
From You

style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="EN-US">We are looking for someone with strong
culinary experience, ideally within a lifestyle hotel. You demonstrate
leadership presence, commercial awareness, and the ability to deliver results
through teamwork and engagement. You are passionate about guest experience,
adaptable to change, and committed to developing yourself and others.
Professional culinary qualifications are preferred.

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style="line-height:normal;margin:5.0pt 0cm;"> style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">What
We Offer

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">Join us, and you’ll enjoy the variety
and opportunities that come with being part of a global organization.

We’ll reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits
package.

style="font-family:"Constantia",serif;"> style="font-size:12.0pt;" lang="en-AE">Because your career should be as unique
as you are, we offer tailored support to help you make the most of your journey
with IHG, getting involved and growing along the way. Whatever your passion,
bring it to IHG, and we’ll give you room to be yourself. Discover more about
joining us today at careers.ihg.com.