Commis Chef | Part Time | Holiday Inn Potts Point

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free duty meals

Free parking

Room discounts

Training

Job summary

Holiday Inn Potts Point is seeking a Commis Chef for a part-time position in Sydney. You will help prepare high-quality dishes for restaurant, bar, room service and banquets, while maintaining hygiene standards and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have 6-12 months in a commercial kitchen and a qualification in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts. We offer free duty meals, free parking, staff discounts and comprehensive training with IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Qualifications

• Team player with a collaborative approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and time management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality food, according to standard recipes.
• Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals.
• Catering for the restaurant, bar, room service and banquets with a la carte and buffet options.
• Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WHS policies and procedures.
• Receive goods deliveries and maintain invoices for accounting purposes.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts

Job description

Commis Chef | Part Time | Holiday Inn Potts Point

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy.
Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying
a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them
create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we've
been on our journey since 1952. So, if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we'd love to give
you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.

About us

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy.
Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying
a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them
create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we've
been on our journey since 1952. So, if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we'd love to give
you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.

What's the job?

If you're keen to create different styles of cuisine, learn tricks of the trade and work with a tight-knit, creative team - then this role is the next step in your culinary career. On the daily there will be variety as you'll prepare an array of dishes catering for the restaurant, bar, room service and banquets. Your culinary passion and creativity will flow through into your presentation, and you'll pride yourself on delivering a fantastic culinary experience for guests, with an emphasis on maintaining hygienic standards and consistency.

Your day to day

• Prepare and produce high-quality food, according to standard recipes


• Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals


• Be flexible knowing you will be catering for the restaurant as it serves a full buffet breakfast and all day in-room dining, against a bespoke a la carte dinner; while at the same time, ensuring our conference guests receive high-quality working meals to fuel their day


• Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures


• Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures. This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP


• Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction


• Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes


• You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands

What we need from you

• 6-12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts


• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider


• Be a friendly face - you'll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example


• Literate - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic math's


• Team player with a collaborative approach to work


• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and be effective at time management


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload


• Look smart - wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards


• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster - overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job


• You must meet the legal requirements to work in Australia

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including free duty meals, free parking, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

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.

So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.