Sous Chef - FT - Holiday Inn Perth City Centre

Join our team at Holiday Inn Perth City Centre – where work meets joy!

At Holiday Inn, we believe travel is a journey, and we help make it a joy. From a warm welcome to ensuring every guest feels at home, we create unforgettable experiences for all our guests—whether they are here for business or leisure, for one night or a whole week. We have been on this journey since 1952, and now, we want you to join us.

Position: Sous Chef (Full Time)

We believe every plate tells a story. So, we’re searching for a Sous Chef with a palate for serving up dishes that will create moments of delight. Whenever and wherever our guests choose to dine. Behind the scenes, you’ll ensure quality, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly alongside our Head Chef.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

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

• Manages kitchen operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

• Adhere to governmental regulations as well as brand standards and hotel or company policies and procedures 

• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.

• Ability to work closely with the Head Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.

• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Maintain close communication with department leaders to ensure proper menu productions, standards, quality and staffing.

• Work with Head Chef and Human Resources to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive- assisting with the recruitment process

• Fostering and leading a positive work environment for all employees.

• Other ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

• Sound understanding of HIGA and assist the Head Chef with rostering.

What we need from you:

• Certificate in culinary (commercial cookery) preferred 
• have 3-5 years’ experience as a Sous chef or similar in a high-volume outlet
• Completed Food Handling Certificate
• Must have the ability to manage a kitchen. 
• Understanding of Food Safety standards and HACCP.
• Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Completed Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – not necessary but advantageous 

Why join us?

At Holiday Inn Perth City Centre, we offer so much more than just a job. We provide a work environment that values work-life balance and supports your personal and professional growth.

• Attractive annual salary – up to $80,000 depending on experience 
• Free duty meals
• Flexible Working Options – tailored to your needs, whether you are a parent seeking flexible hours or someone looking for a supportive workplace.
• Permanent Hours – guaranteed hours each week, so you know you are always on the roster.
• Employee Perks & Wellbeing – 
  • Paid birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
  • Enhanced Parental leave options to support your growing family.
  • Proactive Health Days to keep you feeling your best.
• Workplace Support – A friendly and supportive team with managers who provide ongoing training and development.
• Career Growth – Access to our lifelong development program and career milestone celebrations as you grow within IHG.
• Hotel Perks – Enjoy staff meals, accommodation discounts, and food & beverage discounts. Plus, access to a retail discount platform to make your pay go even further.
• Paid Annual & Personal Leave – We value your time off and ensure you get the rest you deserve.

Ready to start your journey with us?

Join us and you will 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. 

Apply now to become part of the IHG family.