Demi Chef

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Food & beverage discounts

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible work options

Lifelong development program

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Full-time Demi Chef to prepare dishes for our à la carte Riverside Kitchen, delivering quality, flavor and presentation. You will maintain hygiene, stock control, and smooth kitchen operations while contributing to memorable guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a commercial kitchen, with hotel experience preferred, and hold Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts qualifications along with Food Safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in a Hotel.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a chef; supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Right to work full time in Australia.
• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts.
• Food safety certification.
• Excellent communication – warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
• Flexibility – night, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Make every meal visually appealing for a la carte dining.
• Own your workstation – monitor supplies, equipment and waste.
• Coach and develop the team; provide feedback.
• Maintain HACCP hygiene standards.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as a collaborative team player.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Flexibility

Team leadership (advantage)

Fast-paced environment

Education

Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts

Job description

Join our team as a Full time Demi Chef and help bring exceptional dining experiences to life. Preparing dishes across our a la carte menu, with a focus on Riverside Kitchen service, you'll deliver quality, flavor, and presentation in every plate. You'll also support smooth kitchen operations by maintaining high standards of hygiene, organization, and stock control. With your attention to detail and passion for food, you'll help create memorable moments for every guest.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds creating Al a Carte dining options.
• Taking ownership for your workstation – keeping on top of supplies, equipment and waste.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback - recognize good performance.
• Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed HACCP requirements.
• Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed.
• Taking on other ad-hoc duties like a true team player.

What we need from you:

• Similar experience in a commercial kitchen ideally in a Hotel environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a chef; supervisory experience is an advantage
• Right to legally work full time in Australia
• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts
• Food safety Certification
• Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to
• Flexibility – night, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload

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:

• HIGA Level 5 - $31.30p/hr + Weekend & Shift Penalties
• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Proactive health days and flexible work options.
• 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

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 a full uniform, 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.