Sous Chef Hotel

At Hotel Indigo Exeter, our kitchen reflects the creativity of our neighbourhood: bold, vibrant, and full of flavour. As Sous Chef, you’ll be the driving force behind every service, leading our brigade with confidence, energy, and attention to detail. If you love developing people as much as perfecting a plate, this is your next step.

Here’s what you can look forward to as our Sous Chef:

Pension with company contributions

50% discount in all our restaurants and Spa treatments across our properties

Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties

IHG Employee rate across 6000 hotels globally

Free meals on duty

Recommend a Friend’ incentive

Additional TRONC payments

What you can expect -

Lead the brigade – Support the Executive Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, including briefings, prep schedules, and team organisation.

Drive service – Take the lead on the pass, maintain momentum, and deliver consistently outstanding dishes every time.

Develop the team – Train and support junior chefs, create a culture of learning and excellence, and nurture a positive team spirit on every shift.

Control stock & costs – Support purchasing, stock rotation, portion control, and waste reduction to hit budget and sustainability goals.

Innovate and inspire – Contribute to menu development and daily specials that reflect our local story, seasonal ingredients, and brand standards.

Champion safety – Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, allergen awareness, and food safety compliance at all times.

What’s Your Story?

You’re a confident and creative leader with a calm head and high standards. To shine in this Sous Chef role, you’ll bring:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen

Strong technical skills across all sections

Ability to lead a team with empathy, energy and clarity

Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and allergen procedures

Commercial awareness, understanding how to manage food costs and drive efficiency

Flexibility to work a rota including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

A passion for hospitality and a hunger to grow within a collaborative kitchen team