At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for a Sous Chef to join the Banqueting team in Mayfair, Central London with an immediate start!

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join our passionate and dynamic kitchen brigade as a Sous Chef – Banqueting, where you’ll help create unforgettable dining experiences for weddings, conferences, gala dinners, and more. You will be accountable for the Banqueting kitchen and Canteen operation including production, cleanliness, and safe systems of work in a single kitchen and deputises in the absence of the Head Chef. You will work alongside the team and ensure the food is received by the guest in a timely manner to the quality expected.

This isn’t just any chef role – it’s your chance to shine behind the scenes of London’s most exciting large-scale events.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, large-scale banqueting menus
• Leading and motivating a team during busy service periods
• Assisting with planning, prep, and execution of everything from intimate private dinners to lavish banquets
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation at all times
• Ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with food safety standards.
• Inspiring junior chefs and contributing to a positive, supportive kitchen culture.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a banqueting or high-volume kitchen, ideally at a 4/5* hotel or events venue with a comparable size and complexity
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, confident approach to service
• Passion for quality, consistency, and creativity
• A natural team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events-based shifts.
• A commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety, working knowledge of HACCP and must completed level 2 Food Safety certification as a minimum.

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to work on iconic events and showcase your talent to large audiences.
• A supportive kitchen environment with real career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary & perks, plus staff meals, discounts, and recognition rewards
• Be part of a team that takes pride in both flavour and finesse.
• The opportunity to grow within a leading hotel and hospitality group.

We are committed to offer and provide our Sous Chefs with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits. £47, 000 per annum plus, paid overtime and great IHG perks including:

• Free meals on duty.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world for you and your friends & family.
• 50% discount in our F& B outlets
• Discounts from over 15, 000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema with our Hapi benefits scheme.
• Our generous refer a friend scheme.
• Exclusive local discounts at Hard Rock Café, The Backroom Bar, El Pirata to name a few!
• On top of these great benefits, we also provide:
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• Company sick pay and life insurance for every employee
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs plus access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

Bring your creativity, leadership, and flair to our banqueting kitchen – and help us deliver unforgettable moments, one plate at a time.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.