Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus & Mentorship

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Hotel perks like accommodation and F&B

Enhanced parental leave

Lifelong development program

IHG Career Milestone celebrations

Transfer of entitlements as you move

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts. We seek a passionate Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, create exceptional dining with seasonal, local produce, and deliver dishes that reflect quality and creativity.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will inspire excellence, manage staff, and participate in food safety and cost controls while contributing to memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in commercial cookery or equivalent.
• Food safety certification with HACCP knowledge.
• Understanding of budget control, rostering and payroll.
• Good reading, writing and basic maths abilities.
• Strong communication and guest service mindset.
• Genuine passion for quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in curating a unique, exiting menu with local produce.
• Showcase multi‑cuisine cooking techniques.
• Deliver memorable culinary experiences.
• Lead and train kitchen team, drive development.
• Order supplies and manage stock control.
• Support room service, events and banquets.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

Budget control

Food safety

Communication

Shift flexibility

Computer systems

Education

Certificate III or IV in commercial cookery

Job description

Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts. We seek a passionate Sous Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, create exceptional dining with seasonal, local produce, and deliver dishes that reflect quality and creativity.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will inspire excellence, manage staff, and participate in food safety and cost controls while contributing to memorable guest experiences.