Lead Sous Chef: Open-Kitchen Leadership & Guest Experience

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced chef to lead KOOMO's kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver memorable dining experiences and to develop the team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, managing labour, optimizing menu execution, and driving HACCP-compliant food safety standards across all outlets involved with KOOMO.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• 5 years' experience as a chef in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• At least 2 years' supervisory experience in kitchen operations.
• Experience servicing multiple outlets — banquet, breakfast, and high tea/events is advantageous.
• Current Food Safety certification and Food Supervisor certification.
• Ability to inspire passion, enthusiasm and positivity in the team to drive a winning culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during daily operations and service.
• Plan staffing requirements and manage labour to meet business levels.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, pace and presentation.
• Collaborate with Front of House leadership to ensure accurate, timely service.
• Develop and coach team members, supporting recruitment and onboarding.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced chef to lead KOOMO's kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver memorable dining experiences and to develop the team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, managing labour, optimizing menu execution, and driving HACCP-compliant food safety standards across all outlets involved with KOOMO.