Sous Chef – February 2026

At InterContinental Adelaide, every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime We’re searching for an experienced leader with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. As Sous Chef (Operational Head of Outlet), you’ll ensure quality across our evening operations, maintain high standards and keep the kitchen running smoothly. This role leads our Atrium Restaurant, In Room Dining offering, provides preparation for our overnight offering and works closely with the Breakfast Team.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Be hands on directing evening kitchen operations ensuring smooth and efficient service across the Dinner offering in outlets and In Room Dining.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of over 20 culinary professionals in a proactive manner.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge including onboarding new colleagues.
• Have knowledge in rostering with an ability to manage scheduling and payroll for Kitchen Colleagues according to predetermined hotel budgets.
• Tackling guest feedback head-on in conjunction with Front-of-House leadership
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.
• Take ownership and accountability for food safety and hygiene in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste.

What We need from you:

• Must be available evenings on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
• 5 years’ experience as a chef, with proven experience leading a team.
• Experience in a senior culinary role within a high-volume environment.
• Experience in controlling rosters and payroll in-line with business demands.
• The ability to effectively communicate to manage relationships between departments.
• Ability to creatively and expeditiously rectify guests' issues professionally and collaboratively.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining calm demeanour.
• The ability to support other kitchens and special events as needed.
• Experience in a 5-star international hotel brand is preferred.
• Must have Full Australian Work Rights

What you can expect from us:

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:

• Annual HIGA Managerial Salary $76k - $82k plus Superannuation

• Paid birthday leave

• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts

• Enhanced parental leave

• Proactive health days and flexible work options.

• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program

• IHG Career Milestone celebrations

• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual 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 Wellbeing Framework, we are committed to supporting well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.