Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Team Development

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Hotel perks (accommodation and 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 is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team under the guidance of the Executive Chef. You will showcase multi‑cuisine techniques, source local produce, and deliver memorable dining experiences in a premier hotel setting.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive quality, training and innovation while managing stock control, rostering and collaboration across F&B operations.

Qualifications

• Experience across kitchen sections preferred.
• Experience in functions, conferences, weddings or banquet services.
• Strong communication and numerical skills for rostering and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Assist in curating menus using locally sourced produce.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen efficiency.
• Train colleagues and support professional development programs.
• Support F&B operations including room service, conferencing and events.

Skills

Multi-cuisine cooking

People leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Menu development

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team under the guidance of the Executive Chef. You will showcase multi‑cuisine techniques, source local produce, and deliver memorable dining experiences in a premier hotel setting.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive quality, training and innovation while managing stock control, rostering and collaboration across F&B operations.