Junior Sous Chef

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Hotel discounts (accommodation & F&B)

Enhanced parental leave

Lifelong development program

IHG Career Milestone celebrations

Transfer of entitlements

Discount retail platform

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will curate menus, showcase multi-cuisine techniques, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety across breakfast to dinner and events.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will train staff, manage stock, and collaborate with F&B teams to drive creative concepts and memorable guest experiences in a vibrant hotel

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider.
• Leadership experience in kitchen operations and the ability to perform all sections competently.
• Independent with Grill cooking.
• Ability to work across all F&B operations from outlets to conference and event spaces.
• Food Safety Certification (HACCP knowledge).
• Flexibility with night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
• Ability to build and lead an enthusiastic and collaborative team.
• Work efficiently under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Creative and innovative approach to cooking and menu planning.
• Excellent communication with other departments.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene, including HACCP.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).

Responsibilities

• Assist in curating a unique and exiting menu sourcing local produce.
• Demonstrate multi-cuisine cooking techniques.
• Deliver memorable culinary experiences.
• Lead and train staff, assess performance, support development programs.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Chef De Cuisine on F&B concepts.
• Order supplies, manage stock and inventory.
• Support hotel F&B operations including room service, conferencing and events.
• Perform prep across breakfast, lunch, dinner and high tea.
• Ensure smooth workflow of orders and cleaning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Creative cooking

Pressure management

Team-building

Menu planning

Education

Commercial Cookery/C culinary Arts qualification

Job description

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.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves? What’s next on your career menu? We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef who can help build and lead a team of culinary professionals committed to their craft, dedicated to delivering the finest dishes, celebrating the best of seasonal and locally sourced produce.

Your day to day

Reporting to the Executive Chef, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef with a passion for presentation, a dedication to flavour, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards from the workspace to the table and beyond. This key role involves leading and building a team focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences while ensuring the highest levels of food quality, presentation, and kitchen efficiency are consistently upheld. Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Assisting in the curation of a unique and exiting menu sourcing the finest locally sourced produce
• Demonstrating your in-depth expertise in multi-cuisine cooking techniques
• Delivering memorable culinary experiences
• Championing an energetic and professional culture committed to meeting our high standards of quality, flair and creativity
• Managing and training staff, assessing performance and support professional development programs
• Work alongside our Executive Chef & Chef De Cuisine and deliver industry leading Food & Beverage concepts
• Ordering of supplies and exercising stock control and inventory management
• Supporting the broader food and beverage operations of the hotel including room service, conferencing and events
• Prep work across all areas of kitchen operations from breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and High tea operations
• Assist the team with all kitchen tasks as required, to ensure the smooth workflow of orders and cleaning

What We Need From You

• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
• Leadership experience in kitchen operations and the ability to perform all sections competently
• Independent with Grill cooking
• Ability to work across all F&B operations from outlets to conference and event spaces
• Food Safety Certification
• Flexibility with night, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Ability to build and lead an enthusiastic and collaborative team
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively
• A creative and innovative approach to cooking and menu planning
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and staff
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, including understanding of HACCP
• Sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling

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.