What is your passion? Whether you’re into tennis, swimming or karaoke, at IHG we’re interested in YOU! We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed team at the InterContinental Lagos. (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos). InterContinental Lagos is located in Victoria Island, at the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 23 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar, a perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space. We are currently recruiting a Chinese Sous Chef currently working in Nigeria. As a Chinese Sous Chef you will assist the Chinese Master Chef to supervise the functioning of all employees in the Chinese Kitchen, food preparation and presentation, food costing in accordance to the Hotel’s Food and Beverage standard and standardized menu guidelines. You will assist to prepare, cook and serve Chinese Regional Dishes including appetizers, soups, curries, sauces and dressings. Key responsibilities of the role include: Assist in the management of the day to day operation of the Food Production, direction of the Kitchen helpers including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards in the Chinese Kitchen to ensure the highest quality at all times. In addition you will work with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction and assist in maintaining the operating budget, ensuring that sanitation and food standards are achieved, participate in the planning and costing of menus, ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained, assist with organizing special events and special food promotions, maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly, maintain a hygienic kitchen. In return we’ll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself. At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies. So what’s your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.
Job Requirements
- Culinary art degree or its equivalent with extensive experience in a similar capacity.
- Hands on Expertise in Chinese Cusine
- Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures
- Extensive international experience in branded hotels
- Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit F&B and large Conference & Event
- Creative and open minded
- Good business mind and commercial flair
- Good understanding of the local business and operation environments and markets
- Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
- Business savvy and good people skills
