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.

If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Join the team at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, a five-star boutique hotel nestled in Sydney’s exclusive Eastern Suburbs. Located just 5km from the CBD and 200m from Double Bay Wharf, our hotel offers understated luxury and warm, personalised service. With elegant rooms, a rooftop pool and bar, and renowned dining experiences, it’s a distinctive setting to grow your career in a refined yet vibrant environment.

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie at InterContinental, you’ll take the lead in your section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared to the highest standard while supporting a culture of creativity, consistency, and quality. Working closely with the Executive Chef and wider culinary team, you’ll manage daily operations, train and mentor junior chefs, and uphold strict HACCP and safety standards. This role is perfect for a passionate and skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect our luxury brand.

A little taste of your day-to-day

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

• Assist the Executive Chef to manage all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum departmental profit
• Assist the Executive Chef the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment
• Sets standards of all food and equipment purchases in accordance with IHG guidelines
• Monitors local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel Food and Beverage operation
• Actively support the Executive Chef participating in the preparation of the hotel's revenue plan and marketing programs
• Ensuring that all food stock levels within food preparation areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and functions forecasts.
• Assist the Executive Chef to prepare work schedules and annual leave schedules within budget, business expectations and guidelines of the appropriate industrial legislation
• Take a proactive approach in managing suppliers, obtaining quality products at the best possible price by utilising the company ordering system.
• Works with the Executive Chef to manage the department’s expenses

What we need from you

• Full working rights in Australia without restrictions (a kind reminder that sponsorship is not available for this role)
• At least two years experience in a similar role
• Mandatory certifications include Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, desirably Certificate IV
• Passion for providing luxury experiences, not shy to go above and beyond to personalise our Guests stay and provide your local wisdom to enhance their experience
• Ongoing availability to work flexibly as rostered, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Impeccable grooming standards and good personal hygiene
• An organised approach, ability to handle large amounts of information at once and deal with various requests simultaneously
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Physical fitness as you’ll be on your feet most of the day. Sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull objects, such as tables, up to 23 kg – we have the equipment to support you and keep you safe.

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, laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program 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 will become part of our ever-growing global family.