Executive Sous Chef - Semiramis InterContinental Cairo

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at a prestigious international luxury hotel. The ideal candidate is a creative, driven, and detail-oriented culinary professional with strong experience in high-volume operations, fine dining, and menu innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations across outlets, banquets, and events.

Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency aligned with luxury brand standards.

Lead menu development, seasonal promotions, and culinary innovation.

Manage food cost, productivity, and kitchen efficiency.

Train, mentor, and develop culinary teams, ensuring high performance and strong HACCP compliance.

Act as Executive Chef in his/her absence.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.

Strong background in international cuisine, banquets, and fine dining.

Proven ability in cost control, team leadership, and kitchen management.

Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification.

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 myWellbeing 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.

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