Junior Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Team

InterContinental Hotels Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Birthday Leave

Enhanced parental leave program

Wellbeing days

Job summary

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, a landmark luxury hotel, invites a motivated kitchen professional to join our culinary team. You will contribute across restaurant, bar, in-room dining, breakfast service and banquets, delivering high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences.

We seek someone with 6–12 months in a commercial kitchen, strong HACCP knowledge, and a collaborative approach to work. The role requires flexibility for a rotating roster and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months’ experience in a commercial kitchen or similar food preparation environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene and workplace health & safety standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Guest-focused mindset and professional grooming

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality food in accordance with standard recipes and presentation guidelines
• Support the culinary team across restaurant, bar, in-room dining, breakfast service and banquet operations
• Assist in delivering a range of dining experiences from buffet breakfasts to event catering
• Collaborate with Front of House to create memorable guest experiences during service
• Maintain exceptional food presentation, consistency and quality standards
• Receive and check deliveries, store stock correctly and record invoices
• Maintain HACCP records and compliance with food safety procedures
• Support the wider Culinary team to achieve guest satisfaction and operational excellence
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and safe, and complete ad-hoc duties as required

Job description

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, a landmark luxury hotel, invites a motivated kitchen professional to join our culinary team. You will contribute across restaurant, bar, in-room dining, breakfast service and banquets, delivering high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences.

We seek someone with 6–12 months in a commercial kitchen, strong HACCP knowledge, and a collaborative approach to work. The role requires flexibility for a rotating roster and a professional appearance.