Job Description
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.
Set to open following a multi-million-dollar transformation, on the shores of sparkling Coogee Beach, the hotel will redefine coastal luxury when it debuts in late 2025. Perfectly positioned on Sydney’s iconic beachfront, the reimagined hotel will offer 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests can look forward to an elevated arrival experience, immersive coastal dining celebrating seasonal local produce, and a redefined wellness sanctuary. With state-of-the-art event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, the hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance — setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.
About the Role
As a Commis Chef, you’ll support the kitchen team in preparing a variety of dishes for the restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their culinary skills, work across different cuisines, and be part of a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll take pride in presentation, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Prepare and produce high quality food, according to standard recipes
Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals
Be flexible knowing you will be catering for the restaurant as it serves a full buffet breakfast and all day in-room dining, against a bespoke a la carte dinner; while at the same time, ensuring our conference guests receive high quality working meals to fuel their day
Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures
Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures. This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP
Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction
Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes
You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands
What we need from you
6-12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts
Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
Be a friendly face - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example
Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
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 7 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
You must meet the legal requirements to work in Australia
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 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, colour, religion, sex, ****** 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.
We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too. Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.
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.
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.
Set to open following a multi-million-dollar transformation, on the shores of sparkling Coogee Beach, the hotel will redefine coastal luxury when it debuts in late 2025. Perfectly positioned on Sydney’s iconic beachfront, the reimagined hotel will offer 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests can look forward to an elevated arrival experience, immersive coastal dining celebrating seasonal local produce, and a redefined wellness sanctuary. With state-of-the-art event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, the hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance — setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.
About the Role
As a Commis Chef, you’ll support the kitchen team in preparing a variety of dishes for the restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their culinary skills, work across different cuisines, and be part of a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll take pride in presentation, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Prepare and produce high quality food, according to standard recipes
Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals
Be flexible knowing you will be catering for the restaurant as it serves a full buffet breakfast and all day in-room dining, against a bespoke a la carte dinner; while at the same time, ensuring our conference guests receive high quality working meals to fuel their day
Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures
Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures. This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP
Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction
Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes
You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands
What we need from you
6-12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts
Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
Be a friendly face - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example
Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
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 7 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
You must meet the legal requirements to work in Australia
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 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, colour, religion, sex, ****** 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.
We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too. Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.
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.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commis Chef | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach position is now open for candidates interested in the Restaurants & Food Service sector. This role in Coogee offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Restaurants & Food Service is a plus.
