Junior Sous Chef - InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

About Us

The InterContinental Hayman Island Resort will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School. 

Your day to day

This role is primarily responsible for direction of the operation of the kitchen, working in conjunction with the Executive Chef and Culinary leadership team to ensure planning and direction of food service is produced to the highest quality and consistency including food preparation. quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled. As Junior Sous Chef, you will be required to provide leadership and support to the Kitchen team and participate in the daily production of food.

What we need from you

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and professional team players who are looking to kick start their culinary career and knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations. Ideally you will have just completed your Certificate 3 and or 4 in Commercial Cookery, experience in working in a high paced and varied kitchen. Experience in Italian/Mediterranean, Asian, Modern Australian, Breakfast and Banquets desirable but not essential. 

Be comfortable with an annual salary of $71,000 on a permanent full-time contract (Hayman Island Resort Enterprise Agreement 2023) with a minimum of 38 hours per week with appropriate working rights. Ability to relocate and live on Hayman Island, Queensland and commence position by 30th May 2024

What we offer

World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields


An exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.


Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.


IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.
How to Apply

Please visit Careers - InterContinental Hayman Island for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ’s.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels: Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers