At InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, we're not just a hotel, we're an icon of luxury and a beacon of sophistication in the heart of Melbourne. As part of the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we take pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand, inspired by decades of international know-how and rich local insights.

If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to welcome you to our talented kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, lead a section, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences across our restaurant, bar, in-room dining, Club Lounge, and events operations.

Your day to day

• Prepare and produce high-quality dishes in accordance with standard recipes and guest expectations

• Manage and oversee your designated kitchen section, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency

• Work across a variety of outlets including restaurant dining, in-room dining, Club Lounge, staff dining, and banqueting operations

• Support and mentor Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs, Cooks, and Stewards in their development

• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences through presentation, flavour, and attention to detail

• Assist with menu preparation, food styling, promotions, and culinary activations

• Monitor and maintain food stock levels to support business demands and occupancy forecasts

• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, inventory management, and stocktakes

• Contribute to controlling food costs and minimising waste while maintaining quality standards

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and HACCP compliance throughout all kitchen operations

• Ensure all food preparation and storage procedures comply with hotel standards and legislative requirements

• Support a positive, engaged, and collaborative kitchen culture

• Report hazards, incidents, maintenance issues, and equipment faults in accordance with WH&S requirements

• Complete additional duties as required to support the smooth operation of the culinary team

What we need from you

• Qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Culinary Arts

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef looking to progress, or experience in a Chef de Partie role

• Passion for food, creativity, and delivering exceptional dining experiences

• Experience working in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environment

• Knowledge of a range of cuisines, with modern Australian and contemporary dining experience highly regarded

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence

• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene standards

• Commitment to maintaining high grooming, hygiene, and presentation standards

• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

• You must meet the legal requirements to live and work in Australia

What we offer

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Enhanced parental leave program

• Proactive paid wellness and mental health days

• Some of the best colleague discounts across our IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage

• An immense colleague discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth within IHG

• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow within the IHG family

We are proud to be InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto and proud to be IHG, and we know you will be too.