Chef De Cuisine

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Hotel discounts (F&B)

Enhanced parental leave

Lifelong development program

IHG Career Milestone celebrations

Transfer of entitlements

Discount retail platform

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead, inspire and develop our kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll own shift operations, promote seasonal produce, and elevate dining experiences with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

You will drive menu development, mentor staff, ensure HACCP compliance, and manage food costs across in-room dining, restaurant, bar and banquets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse kitchen teams across multiple sections.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume events (conferences/weddings/banquets).
• Certificate III or IV in commercial cookery or equivalent is required.
• Strong food safety knowledge with HACCP principles and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift kitchen operations with a focus on quality and service.
• Inspire and develop the culinary team through mentoring and training.
• Champion food quality, presentation, and consistency to meet guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Assist with food ordering, inventory, stocktakes, and supplier relationships; control costs.
• Support budgeting, payroll forecasting, recipe costing, and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Budget control

Menu development

Guest communication

Hotel systems

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Hospitality experience

Job description

Join the team at Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, a contemporary hotel boasting 155 stylish rooms featuring cutting-edge technology and premium amenities. With versatile meeting spaces, a vibrant Aviator Bar, and our premium restaurant Ember & Vine, this is where sophistication meets warm, genuine hospitality.

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead, inspire and develop our kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll take ownership of kitchen operations on shift, bringing creativity, leadership and a commitment to culinary excellence. You’ll promote seasonal and locally sourced produce, build on our dining experiences and inspire a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional food, every service. You will reshape the culinary experience for our guests, ensuring memorable meals for every guest.

Your day to day

This is a key leadership role where you’ll inspire and lead a passionate culinary team, promoting exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen operations. No two days will be the same, with opportunities to showcase your skills across In-Room Dining, Restaurant, Bar and Banquets. Your key focus will be:

• Lead the on-shift kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Inspire, lead and develop the culinary team through mentoring and training
• Champion exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation, ensuring all dishes meet standards and guest expectations
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe creation, seasonal offerings and innovative dining experiences
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, HACCP compliance, kitchen hygiene and workplace health and safety
• Support with food ordering, inventory management, stocktakes and supplier relationships, minimising waste and controlling food costs
• Support departmental budgeting, payroll forecasting, recipe costing and financial performance, with a focus on achieving operational targets
• Champion a positive kitchen culture built on accountability, creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement, while delivering promotions and initiatives

What we need from you

• Previous experience in a similar role across a variety of kitchen sections
• Demonstrated experience leading functions, conferences, weddings or banquet services
• Certificate III or IV in commercial cookery trade certificate (or equivalent)
• Food Safety Certification with strong practical knowledge and application of food safety standards, HACCP principles and safe food handling practices
• Understand food safety management system
• Understanding of budget control, rostering and payroll
• You will need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths,
• Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk toand respond to situations to ensure guests receive prompt actions
• A passion for delivering results while continuously developing both people and self
• You’ll be on your feet most of the day with bending and kneeling. Sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull objects, to 23 kg – we have the equipment to support you
• Flexible availability and shift work, including weekends, public holidays and evenings
• Confidence using computers and hotel systems
• Genuine passion for displaying a commitment to our guests to consistently maintain a high level of quality at all times.

What you can expect from us

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:

• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay for even further

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.