Job Description

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 Full Time Chef De Partie to join our team at Ottie’s Restaurant, located at Crowne Plaza Melbourne.

This role involves organizing kitchen operations, preparing and serving a variety of dishes, and supervising junior members of the kitchen brigade.

Your day to day

• Culinary Operations & Menu Development – Support the Head Chef with menu planning, recipe creation, food costing, and preparation of high-quality dishes while ensuring HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.
• Team Leadership & Training – Supervise and mentor junior chefs, assist with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, and provide ongoing training to develop culinary skills and career growth within the team.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance – Manage stock ordering, rostering, and OH&S compliance, ensuring smooth daily operations, effective communication, and alignment with IHG standards and initiatives.

What we need from you

• Previous Chef De Partie or Demi Chef experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with guests, colleagues, and external partners, reflecting positively on the hotel, brand, and company values.
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, motivational, organizational, and training skills.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Degree or vocational certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.

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.