Sous Chef - Full time - Holiday Inn Perth City Centre

Holiday-Inn; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Perks & Wellbeing

Paid birthday leave

Enhanced Parental leave options

Proactive Health Days

Workplace support and training

Career growth and milestones

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a Sous Chef for Holiday Inn Perth City Centre, a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen brand. You will lead from the front, influence menus, and coach a team, ensuring quality and consistency across service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a similar role, relevant cookery certificates, and a strong focus on food safety. Evening, weekend, and public holiday availability is required to support guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations and supporting the Head Chef.
• Ensuring high food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Managing stock, ordering, and food cost control.
• Maintaining strong food safety and HACCP standards.
• Coaching and developing colleagues.
• Assisting with rostering and workforce planning.
• Collaborating with other departments to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Team development

Menu planning

Cost control

Calm under pressure

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Join Our Kitchen Team at Holiday Inn Perth City Centre - Where Work Meets Joy

At Holiday Inn, we don’t just serve meals - we create moments. And behind every great guest experience is a passionate kitchen team that loves what they do.

We are looking for a Sous Chef who is ready to step up, lead from the front, and bring creativity, consistency, and energy to our kitchen.

Position: Sous Chef (Full Time)

Working alongside our Head Chef, you will play a key role in running a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where quality, teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. This is your opportunity to lead a team, influence menus, and grow within a global hotel brand.

What Your Day Will Look Like

No two days are the same, but you will be:

• Leading daily kitchen operations and supporting the Head Chef
• Ensuring high food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Managing stock, ordering, and food cost control
• Maintaining strong food safety and HACCP standards
• Coaching and developing colleagues
• Assisting with rostering and workforce planning
• Collaborating with other departments to deliver seamless service
• Stepping in wherever needed - because great teams back each other

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef or similar in a high-volume kitchen
• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred)
• Food Safety Supervision Certificate (preferred)
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance standards
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Why join us?

At Holiday Inn Perth City Centre, we offer so much more than just a job. We provide a work environment that values work-life balance and supports your personal and professional growth.

• Competitive salary
• Employee Perks & Wellbeing
  • Paid birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
  • Enhanced Parental leave options to support your growing family.
  • Proactive Health Days to keep you feeling your best.
  • Workplace Support - A friendly and supportive team with managers who provide ongoing training and development.
  • Career Growth - Access to our lifelong development program and career milestone celebrations as you grow within IHG.
• Hotel Perks - Enjoy staff meals, accommodation discounts, and food & beverage discounts. Plus, access to a retail discount platform to make your pay go even further.
• Paid Annual & Personal Leave - We value your time off and ensure you get the rest you deserve.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are passionate about food, love leading a team, and want to grow your career with a recognised global brand we would love to hear from you.