Sous Chef - Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort

Are you a passionate and talented Chef? We're searching for an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Executive Sous Chef & Executive Chef in the operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.A little taste of your day-to-dayEvery day is different, but you'll mostly be:Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties, and other special events.
Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.
Develop menu design and concepts for all food and/or bar outlets, and catering events.
Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality.
Assist with addressing customer questions and issues relating to kitchen services.
Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management.
What we need from youWe are looking for enthusiastic and professional team players who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations. Ideally you will have:Completion of a degree or certificate in Commercial Cookery and 4 years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity
Up to date food safety certification.
Be able to speak local languages
Experience in hotels and resorts desirable but not essential
Be comfortable with an annual salary of $75,000 on a permanent full-time contract (Hayman Island Resort Enterprise Agreement 2023) with a minimum of 38 hours per week with appropriate working rights. Ability to relocate and live on Hayman Island, Queensland and commence position by 30 June 2024
What you can expect from usWe 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.For our InterContinental Hayman Island team we offer:World class colleague facilities including excellent subsidised villa accommodation with a dedicated pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields.
An exciting and ever-changing colleague activities calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional growth opportunities including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.
IHG Australia's myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand's most popular retailers.
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.Please visit Careers - InterContinental Hayman Island [link removed] for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ's. We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels: Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers