Sous Chef (Full Time) | InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

At InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join our Culinary team and take a leading role within our Main Kitchen. Overseeing our In-Room Dining operation, Cove Café, Club InterContinental and Verandah Restaurant & Bar, you’ll help shape exceptional dining experiences that reflect the warm sophistication of the InterContinental brand.

As part of the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we are proud ambassadors of the InterContinental® experience—a blend of local insight, global expertise, and thoughtful service. Nestled within the tranquil beauty of Sanctuary Cove, our resort embodies the elegance of a classic Queensland estate and is home to unique dining destinations loved by our guests and community alike.

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Culinary Team to lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll support menu development, mentor junior chefs, uphold the highest food safety and quality standards, and play a key role in delivering creative, consistent dishes across multiple outlets.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in producing elevated, beautifully executed cuisine.

• Lead kitchen operations across In-Room Dining, Cove Café breakfast, and The Verandah all-day dining.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal updates in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Oversee daily prep, service execution, and quality control to ensure consistency across all dishes.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior chefs, fostering a culture of teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and WHS standards.
• Assist with rostering, stock management, ordering, and cost control in line with budget requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences across all touchpoints.
• Take ownership of smooth kitchen operations during peak periods and in the absence of senior leaders.

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for progression.
• Proven experience in high-volume, premium or luxury dining environments.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and guide a diverse team.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, food trends, safety standards, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, mornings, and evenings.
• Full Australian working rights.

Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, and grow your career within one of the world’s most recognisable hotel brands.

You’ll be rewarded with:

• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel and F&B discounts across IHG’s global network
• Enhanced parental leave and proactive health days
• Career development and lifelong learning programs
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you grow within IHG
• Access to an exclusive retail discounts platform

At IHG, we’re proud of the work we do, the people we work with, and the experiences we create. We know you will be too.

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