Kitchen Steward

InterContinental Hotels Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Birthday Leave

Enhanced parental leave program

Wellness and mental health days

Colleague discounts across IHG hotels

Job summary

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward/Attendant to uphold pristine hygiene across kitchens, stores and back‑of‑house areas. You will receive, store and move deliveries while supporting F&B teams during service, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring experience in stewarding or kitchen support, a solid understanding of HACCP and WHS, and the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for cleanliness and guest experiences.
• Experience in stewarding, kitchen attendant, stores, or hospitality roles.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing stock, deliveries, inventory records, and storage areas is highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and stay productive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchens, stores, and back-of-house areas
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, and workspaces
• Receive, store, and distribute deliveries across Food & Beverage outlets
• Monitor stock levels and maintain organised storage areas
• Support the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams during service periods
• Conduct routine cleanliness and safety inspections
• Assist with basic food preparation when required
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and WHS standards
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory management
• Report hazards, maintenance issues, and equipment faults
• Support other hotel departments during busy operational periods
• Complete ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Physical stamina

Stock management

Attention to detail

Job description

At InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, we're not just a hotel, we're an icon of luxury and a beacon of sophistication in the heart of Melbourne. As part of the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we take pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand, inspired by decades of international know-how and rich local insights. If you're ready to embrace a wider world of experiences and help create exceptional dining experiences for our guests, we'd love for you to join our team.

Your day to day

• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchens, stores, and back-of-house areas
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, and workspaces
• Receive, store, and distribute deliveries across Food & Beverage outlets
• Monitor stock levels and maintain organised storage areas
• Support the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams during service periods
• Conduct routine cleanliness and safety inspections
• Assist with basic food preparation when required
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and WH&S standards
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory management
• Report hazards, maintenance issues, and equipment faults
• Support other hotel departments during busy operational periods
• Complete ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel

What we need from you

• A passion for cleanliness, organisation, and supporting exceptional guest experiences
• Previous experience in a stewarding, kitchen attendant, stores, or similar hospitality role
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace health and safety standardsExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing stock, deliveries, inventory records, and storage areas is highly regarded
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to carry and lift items weighing up to 30 kilograms
• Experience working within a multi-outlet food and beverage operation or luxury hotel environment is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
• You must meet the legal requirements to live and work in Australia

What we offer

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Enhanced parental leave program
• Proactive paid wellness and mental health days
• Some of the best colleague discounts across our IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage
• An immense colleague discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth within IHG
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow within the IHG family

We are proud to be InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto and proud to be IHG, and we know you will be too.