Chef de Partie - Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall

InterContinental Hotels Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join InterContinental Hotels Group as a Chef de Partie at their new dual-branded hotel project in Melbourne. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing unique dishes supported by a dedicated culinary team in a prestigious hospitality setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a chef with at least 1 year in supervisory capacity.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Demonstrated mastery in a wide range of cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen activities and prepare delicious food.
• Organize and set up station ensuring all ingredients and equipment are available.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen area following HACCP regulations.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food preparation methods

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in commercial cookery

Job description

Chef de Partie - Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall

Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne

Hotel: Melbourne Bourke Street Mall (MELBS), 296 Little Collins Street, 3000

Chef de Parties – Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall

One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD arcades is fast transforming into a landmark retail and holiday destination. The redevelopment of "Melbourne Walk" Arcade will soon see IHGs first Australiandual-branded hotel project. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD, this project combines the boutique charm of Hotel Indigo with the modern comfort of Holiday Inn, offering a unique blend of hospitality experiences across 452 rooms.

Open the door into Hotel Indigo and guests can expect local character, modern design and warm, professional service with a vibrant and individual flavour, bringing the edgy laneway neighbourhood of Little Collins Street to life. Making the most of the retail haven, Holiday Inn will offer a modern, fresh and friendly stay for a wide variety of guests coming to enjoy the convenience and value they know and love from Holiday Inn, and all that Bourke Street Mall has to offer.

At Hotel Indigo, guests will enjoy a European bar-led eatery inspired by the character and charm of the local neighbourhood, while the Holiday Inn offers and inviting All Day Dining experience in its open lobby. Both venues are supported by a single, centrally located kitchen that will serve up unforgettable dishes – anytime, anywhere our guests choose to dine. To bring this to life, we’re currently searching for Chef de Parties to join our pre-opening team! We have Full Time and Part Time positions available.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Support the Executive Sous Chef to direct daily kitchen activities and prepare our delicious food
• Organize and set up station, ensuring all ingredients and equipment are readily available.
• Preparing and cooking a variety of ala carte dishes according to established recipes and guest preferences.
• Paying close attention to presentation, garnishing dishes with precision and creativity to enhance visual appeal.
• Always maintain a hygienic kitchen area, following HACCP regulations.
• Provide support to ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions kept to our high standards - to make sure the kitchen is always running smoothly.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs and ensure timely responses to requests
• Assisting the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes

What we need from you

• Certificate III in commercial cookery or equivalent
• Experienced – minimum 3 years’ experience as a chef & at least 1 year in supervisory capacity
• Food Safety Certification
• Demonstrated Mastery in a wide range of cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen equipment use is essential.
• Flexibility– night, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to
• Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories
• Must have a right to work in Australia.

What you can expect from us

Not only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, but you’ll receivea competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences 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, colour, 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 ever-growing global family.

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