Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide
- Prepare and produce high-quality, consistent dishes for banquets and events, following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Work closely with the banquet kitchen team to deliver exceptional food for conferences, corporate functions, weddings, and other events.
- Be flexible and adaptable — supporting the restaurant’s buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner, and in-room dining services when needed.
- Assist in delivering smooth and efficient food service across all outlets, ensuring guest satisfaction remains a top priority.
- Inspire positivity and teamwork in the kitchen, contributing to a supportive and engaged work workplace.
- Assist the Executive Chef and senior team in managing food production operations to meet department profit goals.
- Help monitor and maintain optimal stock levels for banquets and other outlets, ensuring availability of quality ingredients.
- Uphold IHG purchasing standards, supporting quality and cost-effective supplier relationships.
- Support senior chefs with menu development, food cost control, and creative ideas for revenue-generating activations.
- Ensure banquet prep areas are well-stocked, clean, and aligned with forecasted occupancy and event needs.
- Take a proactive approach in managing suppliers, obtaining quality products at the best possible price by utilising the company purchasing and ordering system
- Works with the Senior Chefs to manage the department’s expenses including labour and food cost
- Promote and support a safe work environment — identifying hazards, managing risks, and ensuring HACCP, WH&S;, and food safety procedures are followed and recorded accurately
- Be prepared to support the kitchen in times of operational demand, across different outlets, maintaining flexibility and uphold team spirit
What we need from you
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as a Chef with a passion for culinary arts and demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management capacity
- Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider
- Previous experience with a variety of up-to-date cuisines including Japanese or Asian fusion would be an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player with a team-oriented approach to work
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and be effective at time management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload
- Look smart – wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards
- Flexibility to work a flexible rotating roster – nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job
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