Sous Chef - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About us

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
0cm;">As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride
in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®
brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how
and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs.
Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking
a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive
style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests
a personal and enriching experience.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse
you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment
which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training &
development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in
a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on our diverse and family
friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children
as our island offers a State Primary School. 

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
0cm;">The resort features 182 elegantly designed guest rooms, suites, and villas
across four distinct accommodation wings, surrounded by glistening pools,
panoramic seascapes and lush tropical gardens. Together with our five distinct
restaurants and bars alongside a bespoke collection of destination-inspired
private dining experiences, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, offers
unrivalled luxury resort experiences.

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
0cm;">About the Role

As a Sous Chef,
you will provide leadership and support to the kitchen team while actively
participating in the daily preparation and production of food. Working closely
with the Executive Chef and the Culinary Leadership team, you will assist in
the planning and direction of food service operations to ensure dishes
are delivered with the highest standards of quality, consistency,
and presentation.

You will oversee food preparation, kitchen operations, physical maintenance,
and inventory management to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals
are achieved, while maintaining effective control of food and supply
costs.

Day to day, the role involves managing kitchen
operations, setting team performance expectations, and mentoring team members
to strengthen skills, improve performance, and resolve conflicts when required.
You will support the training of staff to ensure compliance with brand
standards, food safety regulations, and operational procedures, while fostering
strong teamwork through collaboration with other departments and assisting
with event operations. Additional responsibilities include contributing to menu
development, maintaining strict food safety and storage protocols, ensuring
kitchen equipment is functioning correctly, adhering to health regulations,
and promoting workplace health and safety initiatives to maintain a safe
and efficient kitchen environment.

Salary $80,000 +
superannuation

What
we need from you

• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant
  equivalent qualification
• Over two years of experience
  working as a chef, or an equivalent combination of education and culinary
  experience
• Experience working in
  a fast-paced kitchen environment preparing and cooking high-quality
  dishes
• Current food safety
  certification
• Fluent
  in English
• Appropriate Australian
  working rights required for
  this role

What
we offer

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28);">World class Staff Facilities including excellent
accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner,
laundry, boutique shop and more.
• An exciting
  and ever-changing Colleague Event Calendar filled with an abundance
  of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group
  bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.
style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28);">Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated
onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including
multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG
courses.
• style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">6300 Hotels & Resorts
  across the world with a strong talent program to develop and grow your
  career!

How
to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page
for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island
at:  href="https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers"> style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
0cm;">or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
0cm;">Applications close on 31st July 2026. We will
be reviewing and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period.
 The application may close earlier if the position
is filled.

• style="border: 1pt windowtext; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; padding:
  0cm;">Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via
  @ihg_australia_careers