Stir up something unforgettable. Lead with skill.
Cook with soul.
At Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd’s Bush,
our kitchen reflects the creativity of our neighbourhood: bold, vibrant, and
full of flavour. As Sous Chef,
you’ll be the driving force behind every service, leading our brigade with
confidence, energy, and attention to detail. If you love developing people as
much as perfecting a plate, this is your next step. So come join our
pre-opening team, as we get ready to open our doors!
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What’s Our Story?
Hotel Indigo celebrates the individuality of the communities we serve, and
here in Shepherd’s Bush, that means celebrating music, creativity, and cultural
flair. In the kitchen, we champion local ingredients, expressive flavours, and
dishes that feel personal. As Sous Chef, you’ll bring the technical knowledge,
people leadership, and consistency that holds the whole team together.
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Here’s what you can look forward to as our Sous
Chef:
Annual
Salary: £35,800
* Pension
with company contributions
* 50%
discount in all our restaurants and Spa
treatments across our properties
* Team
member and Friends & Family rates
across our properties
* IHG Employee rate across
6000 hotels globally
* Complimentary
stay after passing probation
* Access
to private medical insurance
* Extensive
employee benefits and discounts
* Interest-free
season ticket loan
* Employee
Assistance Programme – 24/7 online GP,
mental health & wellbeing support
* World-class
training, apprenticeships and management development programmes
* Bike
to work scheme
* Free
meals on duty
* Recommend
a Friend’ incentive
* Social
and community-focused initiatives and events
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A Day in Your Neighbourhood
* Lead the brigade
– Support the Executive Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations,
including briefings, prep schedules, and team organisation.
* Drive service
– Take the lead on the pass, maintain momentum, and deliver consistently
outstanding dishes every time.
* Develop the team
– Train and support junior chefs, create a culture of learning and excellence,
and nurture a positive team spirit on every shift.
* Control stock & costs
– Support purchasing, stock rotation, portion control, and waste reduction to
hit budget and sustainability goals.
* Innovate and inspire
– Contribute to menu development and daily specials that reflect our local
story, seasonal ingredients, and brand standards.
* Champion safety
– Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, allergen awareness, and food
safety compliance at all times.
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What’s Your Story?
You’re a confident and creative leader with a calm head and high
standards. To shine in this Sous Chef role, you’ll bring:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous in a
high-quality, fast-paced kitchen
* Strong technical skills across all sections
* Ability to lead a team with empathy, energy and
clarity
* Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH
and allergen procedures
* Commercial awareness, understanding how to manage
food costs and drive efficiency
* Flexibility to work a rota including early mornings,
evenings, weekends, and holidays
* A passion for hospitality and a hunger to grow
within a collaborative kitchen team
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If you're ready to lead a kitchen where creativity meets precision, and
every dish tells a story, we’d love to hear yours. Join us as Sous
Chef at Hotel Indigo K West
Shepherd’s Bush, and help shape a culinary experience as bold and
individual as our neighbourhood.