Sous Chef (Pastry) (Pre-Opening)

About us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel  offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!

Your Day-to-Day:

• Oversee the pastry production for all outlets including Buffet, Specialty Restaurant, and Afternoon Teatime.
• Ensure quality standards, taste, presentation, and consistency are maintained according to recipes and company standards.
• Manage daily operations of the Pastry Department efficiently and with minimal supervision.
• Supervise the Dinner Service Line and support other events (afternoon tea, pool parties, cocktail parties, special functions)..
• Use daily checklists to monitor production and preparation levels.
• Ensure adherence to company rules, public health regulations, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain areas in readiness for inspections by ship management or local authorities.
• Rectify any discrepancies in food quality or presentation immediately.
• Supervise, guide, and train pastry personnel to boost performance and productivity.
• Mentor and develop subordinates through on-the-job training.
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with assignments and recipe reviews.
• Oversee inventory, requisitioning, and proper use of ingredients.
• Work with the Kitchen Steward on equipment maintenance, inventory control, and sanitation.
• Monitor stores for pastry items and high-perishable products.
• Communicate daily with the provisioning team to utilize perishables effectively.
• Control food production to minimize waste and maintain cost efficiency.
• Ensure all pastry equipment is sanitized, maintained, and returned in good condition.
• Enforce safety procedures throughout the department.
• Ensure provisions are transported correctly from the storeroom using proper utensils.
• Ensure menus, recipes, guidelines, and methods provided by Corporate Pastry Chef are followed.
• Conduct and communicate recipe reviews and adjustments.
• Countercheck daily storeroom deliveries for accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Certificate in Pastry Arts or Culinary Management from a recognized culinary institute.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory role within a high-volume pastry kitchen, preferably in luxury hospitality or cruise operations.

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.