Chef de Partie in Hobart, Australia

Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we’re looking for a Chef de Partie with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assist in supervising daily kitchen activities, providing instruction to less experienced culinary staff

• Check culinary staff methods of preparation, portion sizes and timeliness in food preparation

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

• Prepare batch recipes, food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner

• Coordinate the smooth service in relation to the pass and pick-up of food

• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment in a timely manner

• Communicate ordering needs, and complete orders using hotel system (Foodbuy)

• Understand Brand Standards and lead the team in complying with brand requirements

• Assist in creating and testing new recipes and menu design, as well as food costing

• Assist in inspecting the cleanliness of the floor and all kitchen stations.

• Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations

• May serve as Sous / Banquet Chef in their absence as required

• You’ll make sure our dishes are always at their best – we have standards – but it’s down to you to make that sure the dining experience is special and memorable for guests

What We need from you:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is essential

• 2 years’ experience working as a chef in either hotel or restaurant environments

• Experience working in a culinary environment servicing multiple outlets or a conference facility will be key and exposure to an open kitchen environment would be an advantage

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage well with both the team and guests

• Flexibility to work days, nights and holidays where required

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.