Sous Chef | Holiday Inn

Job Description

About us.

At the lowest point on earth, overlooking one of the world’s most magical seas and one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes, at the shore of legendary Dead Sea sits the new Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea 

Here you can relax and rejuvenate with the year-round sunshine, low humidity, ozone rich air and of course the healing mineral loaded waters of the Dead Sea itself.

The hotel is just 70 km from Amman Queen Alia International Airport and 55km from the capital Amman. Guest staying at the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea will enjoy a fresh new family hotel with spacious rooms complete with a wide variety of leisure activities with free mini bar and free internet access.

Job Scope

Prepare and serve a range of menu items that meet guests’ expectations, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

What we need from you

• Diploma degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field 
• 4+ years’ related experience, including supervises all kitchen areas experience. 
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Focus: The ability to anticipate and exceed guest expectations is paramount.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, cost control.
• Strong Culinary Knowledge: A deep understanding of culinary techniques, food trends, and menu development & Promotions.
• Outstanding administrative skills and communication and leadership skills.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our my Wellbeing

Framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

About us.

At the lowest point on earth, overlooking one of the world’s most magical seas and one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes, at the shore of legendary Dead Sea sits the new Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea 

Here you can relax and rejuvenate with the year-round sunshine, low humidity, ozone rich air and of course the healing mineral loaded waters of the Dead Sea itself.

The hotel is just 70 km from Amman Queen Alia International Airport and 55km from the capital Amman. Guest staying at the Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea will enjoy a fresh new family hotel with spacious rooms complete with a wide variety of leisure activities with free mini bar and free internet access.

Job Scope

Prepare and serve a range of menu items that meet guests’ expectations, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

What we need from you

• Diploma degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field 
• 4+ years’ related experience, including supervises all kitchen areas experience. 
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Focus: The ability to anticipate and exceed guest expectations is paramount.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, cost control.
• Strong Culinary Knowledge: A deep understanding of culinary techniques, food trends, and menu development & Promotions.
• Outstanding administrative skills and communication and leadership skills.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our my Wellbeing

Framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.