Chef De Partie / Sous Chef

Yakisan; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Accommodation discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Career development program

IHG discount platform

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the Koomo Kitchen team. The role focuses on delivering modern Asian-inspired cuisine with Japanese influences in a high-volume environment.

You will lead a section, train junior staff, and ensure HACCP compliance while maintaining superb quality and guest satisfaction. A rotating roster includes mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider.
• Must hold a Food Safety Certificate or be willing to undergo training.
• Leadership experience in kitchen operations and ability to manage multiple sections.
• Good reading, writing and basic math skills.
• Communication skills to develop rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations by leading the team.
• Upskill and train colleagues.
• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality food for kitchen and banqueting.
• Monitor routine workplace operations and safety standards.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
• Manage stock and ordering, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Support with general duties such as cleaning and dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Education

Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts qualification

Job description

• What Chef De Partie Sous Chef Jobs are in Ade...

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.

Join our culinary team as a Chef de Partie

At our restaurant, great memories are made through more than just the food - they're crafted through the sights, sounds, and aromas that fill the air. As our Chef de Partie, your passion for presentation and commitment to exceptional flavour will elevate every guest's experience. By taking pride in your workspace, maintaining high standards, and bringing your culinary expertise to our menu, you'll play a key role in creating lasting memories for our guests.

Part‑time position | Guaranteed hours will be an average of 24 hours per week.

Your day to day

• Oversee daily operations by leading the team
• Upskill and train colleagues
• Prepare, cook and serve food to the highest standards for the kitchen and banqueting
• Monitor routine workplace operations
• Assist in breaking down and setting up various kitchen stations
• Store stock in compliance with set food safety standards
• Monitor, control and order new stock
• Adhere to all regulations in respect of Health and safety, hygiene, guest safety, fire regulations, emergency procedures, etc
• Assist with other general duties of cleaning and dishes

What we need from you

• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
• Must hold a Food Safety Certificate or willing to undergo training
• The flexibility to work across a rotating roster including mornings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Leadership experience in kitchen operations and the ability to perform all sections competently
• It's a physical role and you'll be on your feet most of the day, so attention to safe manual handling is a must; including occasional lifting/push/pull of heavy items and you may need to bend and kneel to complete some activities
• Good reading, writing and basic math skills
• Communication skills - ability to develop rapport within a short time frame
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload
• Display a commitment to our guests by consistently maintaining 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.

Your day-to-day

• Our Chef de Partie will be responsible for overseeing a section of the kitchen on shift, maintaining hygienic standards and practices, training more junior kitchen colleagues, preparation and presentation of a consistent food product which meets customer's expectations.
• You will strive for continued food excellence and financial success for the department. You have a genuine passion for food and creating exceptional cuisine.
• You will assist in creating a smooth kitchen operation that adheres to local health, safety and HACCP compliance.
• The successful candidate will be based in our Koomo kitchen. Koomo Restaurant's menu is heavily inspired by Japanese cuisine however, in the world of Asian cuisine, the canvas is large and we embrace this at Koomo. We present food that inspires, intrigues and comes from the heart. Koomo takes the best of South Australia's premium produce for a fresh, seasonal and locally-focused menu that is simply delicious.
• If Koomo's philosophy resonates you; and you're keen to create modern cuisine with an Asian twist, learn tricks of the trade and work with a tight-knit, creative team - this role can be the next step in your culinary career.

What we need from you

• The successful candidates will be an existing Chef de Partie or outstanding Demi Chef in a property with multiple Restaurant /Bar venues and Banqueting/Events spaces.
• You will hold Commercial Cookery qualifications and demonstrate exceptional teamwork skills as well as strong time management and attention to detail.
• You will be flexible to work various shifts on a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Given the concept of the Restaurant, proven experience in Modern Asian cuisine would be advantageous.
• You must hold the unlimited and unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

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.