Job Category: Hotel-Kitchen

Job Description:

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速 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 team-oriented 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.

📌 Chef de Partie | Full-Time | InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto (Australia)
🏢 IHG Hotels & Resorts
📍 Australia