Sous Chef at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the All Day Dining kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and operational efficiency. The role leads and develops the kitchen team, supports menu innovation, controls costs, and ensures seamless dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, in-room dining, and special events where applicable.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the All Day Dining kitchen.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to standards and recipes.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, dinner, and à la carte service.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Monitor mise en place and production to ensure efficient service.
• Assist in menu development, seasonal promotions, and dining experiences.
• Ensure all food is prepared within established quality and timing standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the culinary brigade.
• Conduct daily briefings and pre-service meetings.
• Train, coach, and mentor chefs to improve technical skills and performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, local health regulations, and company food safety standards.
• Conduct regular food safety audits and temperature monitoring.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through consistently high-quality food.
• Respond professionally to guest feedback and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with restaurant and service teams.
• Support VIP functions and special events as required.
• Complete daily kitchen reports and production records.
• Assist with forecasting and ordering.
• Monitor labour productivity and staffing levels.
• Support budget planning and departmental objectives.
• Ensure all SOPs are implemented and maintained.
  
  

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
• Minimum 4–6 years' experience in a luxury hotel. At least 2 years in a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume All Day Dining operations.
• International five-star hotel experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine and modern culinary trends.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• High level of written and verbal Business English
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and hotel purchasing systems.
• Experience with financial budgeting is desirable
  
  

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.