Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team & Seasonal Dishes

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

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