Chef de Partie - Crowne Plaza Hobart

Located in the heart of Tasmania’s capital, Crowne Plaza Hobart offers a diverse range of dining and event experiences:

core Restaurant and Bar – Locally inspired dining that showcases quality Tasmanian produce in a relaxed, contemporary setting.
The Deck – A vibrant rooftop venue offering casual dining, shared plates and drinks overlooking the city.
Meetings, Banquets & Events – Memorable dining experiences for meetings, conferences, celebrations and ballroom events.
Crowne Plaza Club Lounge & In-Room Dining

With 241 guest rooms, multiple food and beverage outlets, and extensive meeting and event spaces, our Culinary Team works across a varied and fast paced hotel operation.

What is the job?

We are looking for an experienced full-time Chef de Partie to bring skill, consistency and confident section leadership to our Culinary Team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a premium hotel.

Your day to day

Culinary Operations & Service – Lead an assigned kitchen section, organise mise en place, and prepare and present high-quality dishes across all dining outlets. Coordinate with the pass and F&B team to deliver consistent and timely service.
Team Leadership & Development – Allocate section tasks, supervise and coach junior colleagues, and maintain high standards of preparation, presentation and service throughout each shift.
Operational Excellence & Compliance – Support stock control, portion management, waste reduction, menu development and food costing while maintaining HACCP, allergen, hygiene and workplace safety standards.

What we need from you

• Minimum six years’ experience in professional kitchens, including at least three years as a Chef de Partie.
• Experience leading a section and supervising junior colleagues in a busy hotel or high-quality restaurant kitchen.
• Strong culinary, organisational and food presentation skills.
• A working knowledge of HACCP, allergen management and workplace safety requirements.
• Degree or vocational certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• A positive, collaborative approach aligned with IHG brand standards, service culture, and values.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays and peak business periods. In particular Sundays and Mondays for dinner service weekly.
• Based in Hobart or willing to relocate. 
• Applicants must already hold valid Australian working rights. Please note that employer-sponsored visa arrangements are not available for this position.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team. You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey:

• Tool Allowance for kitchen knives.
• Free staff meal while on shift.
• Full uniform provided and laundered in-house.
• Discounted F&B at core Restaurant and The Deck.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Some of the best employee discounts across IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage   
• Access to our lifestyle platform – discounts at hundreds of retailers, corporate discounts, wellness & celebration hubs.
• Supportive, high performing team, offering plenty of mentoring & coaching opportunities to develop your skills and career journey.
• IHG career milestone celebrations and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our way is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.  So, join us and you will become part of our ever-growing global family.

Please submit a current resume and attach a tailored cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role and how your skills align with our hotel's standards and expectations.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.