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About Us
As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.
Welcome to InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, a distinguished addition to Pyramid Global Hospitality and a beacon of modern luxury in the heart of downtown Bellevue. Anchored within Avenue Bellevue, a premier lifestyle destination featuring luxury residences, our hotel offers 208 elegantly appointed guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of refined meeting and event space. Designed by internationally acclaimed Hirsch Bedner Associates, every detail reflects sophistication, innovation, and a true sense of place.
At InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence that celebrates people, nurtures growth, and delivers authentic service. Candidates will have the opportunity to build their careers with a premier luxury hotel brand, where every role contributes to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Whether your passion lies in guest services, culinary arts, or event management, joining our team means becoming part of an environment that is dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to your professional success. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a setting that embodies the best of Bellevue's luxury landscape.
Your day to day
What's on the menu for your next career move? As our new Executive Sous Chef, you could be leading the charge to ensure our guests enjoy a truly memorable experience .We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef to maintain and improve our culinary operations - through supervising the daily functions of the department , providing support and coaching to the culinary team, and working to cultivate a stellar guest experience.
Every day is different, but you'll mostly:
Plan production of meals for the restaurant, in-room dining, the bar , and banquets .
Assist in recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and coaching members of the culinary team.
Ensure that all food items are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal and taste by observing and providing instruction to cooks as needed.
Establish specific goals and standards of performance management principles and practices to fully maximize productivity of the outlet leadership and line employees .
Develop recipes for and suggest methods and procedures to culinary team if needed.
Oversee established food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation , and develop plans to correct issues .
Act as Executive Chef in their absence.
Coordinate the proper receiving of all products delivered to the kitchen in concert with or in place of the Executive Chef in their absence (e.g. checking the quantity and quality of received products; ensure feedback to receiving and effective recording of variances; etc.).
Directs and participates in preparing and producing food items.
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established cleaning and maintenance standards.
Collaborate with Executive Chef to analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items based on product cost , labor, wastage ,and competitive sets .
Ensure that all culinary receive appropriate rest periods and meal periods when needed.
Oversee monthly inventory of food items.
Assist Executive Chef in meeting and/or exceeding monthly budgetary goals as it relates to revenue and cost percentages.
Attend and participate in weekly kitchen financial meeting with culinary managers.
Attend and participate in all kitchen and culinary related meetings.
Attend and participate in quarterly Leadership Meeting with all managers (when needed).
What we need from you
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.
Must possess the following strengths: openness to learning and growing culinary and managerial knowledge , entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred, but not required .
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
Experience implementing new F&B concepts.
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
Valid Food Handler's permit.
What we offer
Compensation: $88,000.00/annual salary plus benefits package
Your time off:
-Hotel Discount Program (you will have access to Pyramid's as well as IHG's hotel networks)
-Paid Time Off
-Paid Holidays
Your day-to-day:
-Commuter benefits
-Delicious free shift meal at our employee cafeteria
-Stellar back-of-house facilities
-Support, training, and mentorship from management
-Employee Recognition Programs
-Career growth opportunities
Working with Pyramid Global hospitality is working for an employer that cares about your well-being where we put our people first. Come join us and experience career growth! 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.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer 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.
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, we believe in putting our People First. Our "Better Together" culture is built on practices, policies, and programs that support our associates in achieving success both at work and at home. For Full-Time Associates, we offer: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance - 401(k) Plan - Paid Time Off: 2.15 hours for every 40 hours worked (14 days) - 7 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days For Part-Time Associates, we offer: - 401(k) Plan - Sick Time: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked Join us and experience a workplace that values your success, health, and happiness-every step of the way.
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.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer 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.
So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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, color, 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.
