Sous Chef
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) · Posted Oct 2
Hotels, resorts, luxury palaces, wellness retreats, and in-flight catering services
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About the role
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is a leading hospitality group whose portfolio includes the luxury brand Taj along with SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger, Tree of Life, and amã Stays & Trails, spanning over 380 hotels across 14 countries. The Sous Chef role in Ahmedabad is a full-time, on-site position supporting the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including menu planning and execution, food preparation and presentation, and adherence to brand standards and guest expectations. The role also covers food quality, hygiene and safety, inventory and food cost control, training and mentoring culinary team members, scheduling support, and collaboration with service teams on culinary concepts, promotions, and events.
What you will do
- This role includes planning and executing menus, supervising food preparation and presentation, and ensuring consistency with brand standards and guest expectations.
- The Sous Chef coordinates with kitchen teams to maintain high levels of food quality, hygiene, and safety, while managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs.
- Responsibilities also include training and mentoring culinary team members, assisting in scheduling, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.
- The role involves working closely with service teams to support smooth restaurant operations and contributing to new culinary concepts, promotions, and events.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong culinary skills in hot and cold kitchen operations, menu planning, and food presentation.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Experience in supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and providing on-the-job training.
- Ability to manage inventory, monitor food costs, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing teams.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proven experience in a hotel or upscale restaurant kitchen, preferably in a Sous Chef or equivalent role.
- Culinary diploma or degree from a recognized institution is preferred.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as per operational requirements.
- Commitment to guest satisfaction, attention to detail, and continuous improvement in food quality.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is an Indian multinational hospitality company that manages a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts, jungle safaris, palaces, spas, and in-flight catering services. Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1902 and part of the Tata Group, IHCL operates iconic brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, and Ginger. With properties spanning multiple continents and countries, it is South Asia's largest hospitality enterprise anchored by its flagship property, The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1902
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Chairman
Puneet Chhatwal
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Ankur Dalwani
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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