Chef De Cuisine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Hotel perks (accommodation & F&B)

Enhanced parental leave

Lifelong development program

IHG Career Milestone celebrations

Transfer of entitlements

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team, drive culinary excellence and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will own shift operations, champion food quality, mentor staff and collaborate on innovative menus.

You will promote seasonal produce, manage costs and safety, and shape a high-performing kitchen culture focused on guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across kitchen sections
• Experience leading events (functions, conferences, weddings, banquets)
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Food Safety Certification with HACCP knowledge
• Understanding of food safety management systems
• Budget control, rostering and payroll understanding
• Strong reading, writing and basic maths
• Effective guest communication and problem-solving
• Commitment to developing people and self
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 23 kg
• Flexible availability including weekends and evenings
• Comfort with hotel systems and computer use
• Genuine passion for guest satisfaction and consistent quality

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient and high-quality service
• Inspire and develop the culinary team through mentoring and training
• Champion food quality, consistency and presentation to meet guest expectations
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings
• Maintain HACCP compliance and high kitchen hygiene standards
• Support with food ordering, inventory, stocktakes and supplier relationships
• Assist with budgeting, payroll forecasting, recipe costing and financial targets
• Promote a positive kitchen culture built on accountability and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Team development

Food safety

Menu development

Communication

Budget management

Computer systems

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

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 to and 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.

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.