About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350, 000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

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 a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

About the Role

Our collection of unique dining options provides our guests with extraordinary island experiences of which you will play an integral part.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will direct the operation of the outlet/restaurant 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.

You will also manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan, and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.

Sponsorship oppourtunities for the right candidates - Must be already in Australia.

Salary $85, 000 p.a

What we need from you

• Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts and at least 2 years of experience as a chef, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

• Equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

• Up to date food safety certification.

What we offer

• 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 Staff 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.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.
• A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5, 300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https: //haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers