Overview
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Hotel Indigo Gloucester is on the lookout for a dynamic Sous Chef to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Hotel Indigo Gloucester is set to open in 2026, offering a free-spirited experience for our guests enriched with local culture. Built on the site of the White Priory, we embrace the concept of storytelling-by-design. Artefacts rescued from the site are now showcased in the Gloucester Museum, linking our hotel to this city’s multi-layered history. As Gloucester thrives with its diverse industries and culture, Hotel Indigo will become a vibrant part of the city’s evolving narrative.
As a Sous Chef, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, with responsibilities including the following (not all encompassing).
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Restaurant and Bars manager to ensure a coordinated F&B approach
* Be accountable for the Kitchen operation including production, cleanliness and safe systems of work in the absence of the Executive Head Chef
* Create and develop dishes on our menu to celebrate local cuisine and keep up to date with food trends
* Develop and support our Chef team, training and upskilling so everyone provides excellent culinary experiences for our guests
Qualifications
* Have been a Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef within a similar sized property
* Completed Level 3 Food Safety certification and have knowledge of HACCP
* Knowledge of systems to support operational processes such as Micros Simphony (or relevant POS) and Procure Wizard
* Knowledge of brand standards related to food and the ability to create and deliver appropriate menus using suitable suppliers and products
* Be part of external networks and up to date with current issues and trends in food
* Technical skills to work on every section for every service period in the kitchen
Benefits
* Financial security – Up to £38,000 per annum, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay. Plus Tronc paid monthly if in eligible role. Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app
* Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year
* Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate, plus discounts on a portal for experiences and retailers
* Wellbeing – maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health support
Equal Opportunity
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Brand
Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals who can inspire our guests to make meaningful discoveries through connections to local people, places, and cultures.
Bring your story, to inspire new ones.
If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature, click apply today to see where this adventure could take you.
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
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Note: This position is for Hotel Indigo Gloucester in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom.
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