About us
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the perfect destination for your next staycation, family holiday, or romantic escape. At Crowne Plaza Melbourne, you can find big city adventure combined with some well-deserved time to relax. Experience the vibrancy and electric culture for which Melbourne is renowned with central accommodation near Melbourne CBD. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is ideally located on the Yarra River, only steps away from the restaurants and bars of the South Wharf precinct, CBD shopping, and South Melbourne with its popular cafés and markets.
What’s the job?
We are currently seeking Casual Demi Chef to join our team at the Banquet Kitchen. Reporting to the Sous Chef or Section Chef, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in line with IHG policies, procedures, and Crowne Plaza Melbourne standards. You will take ownership of your designated kitchen section, ensuring every dish is delivered with excellence in both quality and presentation.
Your day to day
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Prepare and present a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, including meats, seafood, vegetables, desserts, and pastries, while ensuring high standards of hygiene, quality, and presentation.
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Support kitchen operations by guiding kitchen attendants and cooks, maintaining a clean work area, attending team briefings and training, and ensuring readiness for service.
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Contribute to a safe and efficient workplace by following health, safety, and hygiene procedures, reporting hazards, and assisting in creating a positive and respectful team environment.
What we need from you
Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
Good Communication and writing skills
Look smart – wear your uniform with pride
Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines as part of a team in a high-pressure environment
Good clear communication and writing skills.
Certificate III of Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification.
Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
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 a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.
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 without regard to race, color, 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 myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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.
