Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: Australia, Victoria, Geelong
Our Junior Sous Chef will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong culinary expertise, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Your day to day Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan and execute menus that meet or exceed the restaurant's standards for taste, presentation, and quality Oversee and coordinate daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating Assist in the training, supervision, and motivation of kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes, techniques, and safety guidelines Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain appropriate stock of ingredients, ensuring minimal wastage Participate in the creation and development of new dishes, while keeping up-to-date with culinary trends and innovations Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in working order; report any maintenance or repair needs promptly Uphold strict hygiene and sanitation standards in compliance with local health regulations, promoting a clean and organized kitchen environment Monitor and control portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency and minimize food cost Assist in cost control measures by implementing efficient kitchen practices and minimizing food waste Support the Head Chef in scheduling kitchen staff and coordinating work shifts to maintain optimal coverage during peak hours Step into the role of the Head Chef during their absence, overseeing all kitchen operations and managing the team effectively Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth flow of service, address guest feedback, and maintain a positive dining experience Stay current with industry trends and share culinary knowledge and skills with the kitchen team What we need from you Excellent Service skills Fitness – you'll be on your feet most of the day with lots of bending and kneeling Strength – sometimes you'll need to lift, push or pull big objects like barrels & crates up to 23 kg Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you'll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language Articulate – a great communicator, you'll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job Experienced – you'll know how to prepare a wide range of drinks. Ideally with formal bartending training Literate – you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths Communicator – Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with colleagues. What we offer We have a wide range of benefits for our colleagues designed to help you live your best work life including impressive accommodation, food & beverage discounts, on-site meals prepared by our Maestro Chefs, our PerkBox lifestyle and discount program and a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's race, colour, 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.
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.
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