Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Hobart

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Hobart; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance for kitchen knives

Free staff meal while on shift

Full uniform provided and laundered in

Discounted F&B at core Restaurant and

Paid birthday leave

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts across IHG Hotels

Lifestyle platform discounts

Mentoring & coaching opportunities

Career milestone celebrations and ent.

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Hobart, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a motivated part-time Commis Chef to join our Culinary Team. This role offers a great opportunity to develop skills while preparing and presenting high-quality dishes across diverse dining outlets.

You will work under experienced chefs, support multiple kitchen sections, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for guests. A Cert III in Commercial Cookery is required, with flexible rosters and Australian working rights essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with hotel, restaurant, banqueting or high volume catering experience desirable.
• Basic food preparation, cooking and presentation skills, with a genuine interest in learning and building your culinary career.
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace safety requirements.
• The ability to follow instructions, manage assigned tasks and remain organised during busy service periods.
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised cookery qualification.
• A positive, collaborative approach aligned with IHG brand standards, service culture and values.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays and peak business periods.
• Based in Hobart or willing to relocate.
• Applicants must already hold valid Australian working rights. Please note that employer-sponsored visa arrangements are not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations & Service – Support the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes across our a la carte, in-room dining, banqueting and event operations, following standard recipes and portion guidelines while completing mise en place and assigned tasks efficiently.
• Teamwork & Guest Experience – Work closely with chefs and F&B colleagues, assist across kitchen sections as required, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for every guest.
• Kitchen Standards & Compliance – Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace, store and rotate food correctly, use supplies and equipment responsibly, minimise waste, and follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Hotel/restaurant catering

Food safety basics

Follow instructions

Collaborative attitude

Flexible roster availability

Based in Hobart / relocateable

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Located in the heart of Tasmania’s capital, Crowne Plaza Hobart offers a diverse range of dining and event experiences:

core Restaurant and Bar – Locally inspired dining that showcases quality Tasmanian produce in a relaxed, contemporary setting.
The Deck – A vibrant rooftop venue offering casual dining, shared plates and drinks overlooking the city.
Meetings, Banquets & Events – Memorable dining experiences for meetings, conferences, celebrations and ballroom events.
Crowne Plaza Club Lounge & In-Room Dining – Curated refreshments and convenient dining experiences for hotel guests.

With 241 guest rooms, multiple food and beverage outlets, and extensive meeting and event spaces, our Culinary Team works across a varied and fast-paced hotel operation.

What is the job?

We are looking for a motivated part-time Commis Chef to join our Culinary Team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced chefs while preparing and presenting high-quality dishes across our diverse hotel dining outlets.

Your day to day

Culinary Operations & Service

– Support the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes across our a la carte, in-room dining, banqueting and event operations, following standard recipes and portion guidelines while completing mise en place and assigned tasks efficiently.

Teamwork & Guest Experience

– Work closely with chefs and F&B colleagues, assist across kitchen sections as required, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Kitchen Standards & Compliance

– Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace, store and rotate food correctly, use supplies and equipment responsibly, minimise waste, and follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and workplace safety procedures.

What we need from you

• Previous experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with hotel, restaurant, banqueting or high volume catering experience desirable.
• Basic food preparation, cooking and presentation skills, with a genuine interest in learning and building your culinary career.
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace safety requirements.
• The ability to follow instructions, manage assigned tasks and remain organised during busy service periods.
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised cookery qualification.
• A positive, collaborative approach aligned with IHG brand standards, service culture and values.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays and peak business periods.
• Based in Hobart or willing to relocate.
• Applicants must already hold valid Australian working rights. Please note that employer-sponsored visa arrangements are not available for this position.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team. You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that support you throughout your IHG career journey:

• Tool Allowance for kitchen knives.
• Free staff meal while on shift.
• Full uniform provided and laundered in-house.
• Discounted F&B at core Restaurant and The Deck.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Some of the best employee discounts across IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage
• Access to our lifestyle platform – discounts at hundreds of retailers, corporate discounts, wellness & celebration hubs.
• Supportive, high performing team, offering plenty of mentoring & coaching opportunities to develop your skills and career journey.
• IHG career milestone celebrations and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our way is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. So, join us and you will become part of our ever-growing global family.