Luxury Hotel Sous Chef - Lead, Train & Elevate Menus

InterContinental 62s Group plc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Colleague discounts platform

Travel and hotel discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Melbourne is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy luxury kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will lead in the Head Chef's absence, supervise junior chefs, manage stock, and uphold HACCP and WH&S standards while driving profitability.

The role offers ongoing development, exposure to a prestigious luxury brand, and a rotating roster including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Sous chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Experience with menu development and cost control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and quality control.
• Lead service periods in Head Chef's absence for seamless service.
• Coach and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock, ordering, and rotation to minimise waste.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and hygiene standards.
• Manage food costs and portion control for profitability.
• Promote a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety HACCP

Education

Commercial Cookery

Culinary Arts

Job description

InterContinental Melbourne is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a busy luxury kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will lead in the Head Chef's absence, supervise junior chefs, manage stock, and uphold HACCP and WH&S standards while driving profitability.

The role offers ongoing development, exposure to a prestigious luxury brand, and a rotating roster including nights and weekends.