Sous Chef at IHG Hotels & Resorts in Australia, AU

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to support the day-to-day leadership of our kitchen operations.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to support the day-to-day leadership of our kitchen operations. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences, maintaining the highest food quality standards, and leading a motivated team of culinary professionals. In this full-time role, you will oversee food preparation and service, assist with menu execution, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Your leadership skills, culinary expertise, and commitment to excellence will make you an integral part of our dynamic and professional Culinary Team.

What We Need From You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years’ culinary experience, including experience in a leadership or supervisory role (hotel experience highly desirable)
• Strong experience across a variety of cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• A Commercial Cookery qualification
• Experience working with food safety systems such as HACCP
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A positive, hands-on attitude and ability to perform under pressure

You must also be able to work a rotating roster, including late evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and hold valid Australian working rights.

What We Offer

Join our extraordinary world and experience a workplace where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be valued as part of an inspirational team. We reward your hard work with a range of benefits, including:

• Paid birthday leave
• Discounts across IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide
• Career Progression

Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and the opportunity to transfer entitlements as you grow within the business. We’re proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.