Job Ref: HOL1057
Branch: Holiday Inn London Sheperton
Location: Holiday Inn London-Shepperton, Shepperton
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 24/09/2025
Closing date: 26/10/2025
Are you an established Jr Sous Chef, or an experienced Chef de Partie seeking development? We'll hedge a bet that you're able to spin 100 plates at once, not literally – of course, but you're someone who thrives under pressure and loves change.
As clichéd as it sounds, you'll believe that delivering memorable experiences really is all about the small details. How will you do this? Well, you'll make sure your regular Friday customer, Piotr, gets has his bacon almost burnt to a crisp as you know he likes it; or you'll perfect an exciting, new, vegetarian specials dish that Anna thinks is super Instagramable as soon as it's put in front of her.
What you'll be doing as a Sous Chef
* Supporting the Head Chef with daily operations in your kitchen
* Supporting your brigade in changing it up by recreating the meals developed by our Group Executive Chef
* Ensuring your brigade successfully create a range of specials, working with them to offer your expertise, leading and training and developing your brigade
* Consistently finding innovative ways to drive financial performance without compromising on quality
* Monitoring portion and waste control in addition to labour productivity to maintain profit margins
* Supporting with leading and developing your brigade of Chefs, whilst being Robin to Batman (your Head Chef)
* Ensuring you and your team deliver high standards of food and meet health and safety regulations.
What'll make you a great fit for this Sous Chef role
* You'll already be an established Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie seeking their next challenge
* Whilst it would be great if you had experience working in a hotel environment, this isn't essential, what is important is your outstanding cooking and leadership skills gained within a fast-paced environment
* You will have a solid understanding of produce and ingredients and the ability to influence profit margins
* With a passion for change, you have the ability to create specials that are both creative and profitable, and you're excited by a company that will trust you to run with this
* You will be flexible, adaptable – hardworking and FUN
The benefits
* Discounts across retail, restaurants, events etc (because we know life isn't just about work)
* Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the IHG Hotels
* Leisure Club / Gym free membership
* Employee Rate discount at other hotels within our brand family (and you're not just limited to good old Britain – our family has hotels that span all over the world)
* Parking on site for free
* Meals for free on shift – hard work is hungry work
* Progression Room to grow, with opportunities across the UK and internationally
* Uniform provided
* Flexible attitude and working hours