Chef de Cuisine Restaurant and In Room Dining InterContinental Sydney

About Us

From the moment you step through InterContinental Sydney’s iconic sandstone arches, you will be immersed in timeless magnificence and grandeur.

Every moment of the guest experience is curated with care — and that begins with breakfast and extends to the privacy of in-room dining. 

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a talented and meticulous Chef de Cuisine to take full leadership of our breakfast restaurant, all day dining restaurant and in-room dining culinary operations.

This is a rare opportunity to craft unforgettable mornings and private dining experiences in one of the region’s most refined hospitality environments.

Your Role- Inspire Incredible!

Reporting to the Executive Sous, you will coordinate the daily operations of our busy breakfast restaurant, all day dining and In Room Dining culinary department.

• Lead and manage the breakfast restaurant, all day dining restaurant and in-room dining culinary operations, ensuring consistency, speed, and five-star quality at all times.
• Design innovative à la carte and buffet breakfast and IRD menus that reflect seasonal produce, regional flavors, and global luxury standards.
• Develop an exceptional restaurants and in-room dining experience, balancing elevated cuisine with efficient service for 24-hour availability and our Flexible Dining brand pillar
• Oversee mise en place, portion control, and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with the restaurant teams, IRD teams and events F&B teams to ensure seamless delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Implement and uphold strict hygiene, safety, and quality control measures (HACCP compliance).
• Lead, mentor, and inspire your team
• Ensure readiness for VIP and special requests, dietary needs, and bespoke dining experiences.

 About You 

• Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine or senior chef level in a luxury hotel setting.
• Exceptional knowledge of food presentation, international breakfast styles, and dietary trends.
• Creative, detail-oriented, innovative approach to the production of food
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor a team
• Confident in executing and coordinating multiple outlets at the same time
• Know HACCP fundamentals and can monitor food safety closely
• A keen eye for detail & flair for presentation
• Ability to deliver food budgets and costings

What we offer

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey

• Competitive Salary 
• Supportive, high performing team, offering plenty of mentoring & coaching opportunities to develop your skills 
• You have the opportunity to truly make this role your own and fast track your career with a growing company
• Paid birthday leave, enhanced parental leave, and proactive health days
• Training and development
• Popular hotel perks and discounts on the retail platform 
• Free meal on shift

We are proud to be InterContinental Sydney and 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 and let's #GoFurtherTogether.