Your day-to-day Prepare and produce high-quality, consistent dishes for banquets and events, following standard recipes and presentation guidelines. Work closely with the banquet kitchen team to deliver exceptional food for conferences, corporate functions, weddings, and other events. Be flexible and adaptable - supporting the restaurant's buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner, and in-room dining services when needed. Assist in delivering smooth and efficient food service across all outlets, ensuring guest satisfaction remains a top priority. Inspire positivity and teamwork in the kitchen, contributing to a supportive and engaged work environment. Assist the Executive Chef and senior team in managing food production operations to meet department profit goals. Help monitor and maintain optimal stock levels for banquets and other outlets, ensuring availability of quality ingredients. Uphold IHG purchasing standards, supporting quality and cost-effective supplier relationships. Support senior chefs with menu development, food cost control, and creative ideas for revenue-generating activations. Ensure banquet prep areas are well-stocked, clean, and aligned with forecasted occupancy and event needs. Take a proactive approach in managing suppliers, obtaining quality products at the best possible price by utilising the company purchasing and ordering system Works with the Senior Chefs to manage the department's expenses including labour and food cost Promote and support a safe work environment - identifying hazards, managing risks, and ensuring HACCP, WH&S, and food safety procedures are followed and recorded accurately Be prepared to support the kitchen in times of operational demand, across different outlets, maintaining flexibility and uphold team spirit What we need from you Minimum 2-4 years' experience as a Chef with a passion for culinary arts and demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management capacity Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider Previous experience with a variety of modern cuisines including Japanese or Asian fusion would be an advantage Strong written and verbal communication skills Team player with a collaborative approach to work Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and be effective at time management Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload Look smart - wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards Flexibility to work a flexible rotating roster - nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job 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.
