Chef de Partie (Full-Time) | Shutters at Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach

About us

Escape the Ordinary is an innovative Restaurant and Bars partnership between culinary visionary Matthew Butcher, Salter Brothers & IHG across Sydney and Melbourne.

Shutters is an enchanting day to night restaurant, bar and function space that embraces the true essence of aesthetic social coastal charm. With its namesake shutters windows that frame the shimmering azure waters and golden sands below, this remarkable venue offers an unparalleled dining experience to match the unparalleled, sweeping sea view day or night.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is located in a perfect central beachside location, an area priding itself on its laid-back lifestyle, tranquil waters, historic ocean baths and plenty of green spaces.

What's the job?

If you're keen to create different styles of cuisine, learn tricks of the trade and work with a tight-knit, creative team - then this role is the next step in your culinary career. As a Chef de Partie in our team, you will look after a section and prepare an array of dishes catering for one of our venues, Estate, ensuring the preparation and presentation of a consistent food product which exceeds guests' expectations. Your culinary passion and creativity will flow through into your presentation and you’ll pride yourself on delivering a fantastic culinary experience for guests. You'll be diligent and adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

You’ll also support, lead and develop our Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs, Cooks and Stewards with support from other kitchen leaders.

What we need from you

The ideal candidate will have:

• The right to work in Australia
• Minimum 3-4 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 modern cuisines would be an advantage 
• Previous experience in a hotel restaurant would be an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• A collaborative 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 
• Exceptional personal grooming and hygiene standards 
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster – nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job 

What we provide

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, free parking, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.  

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.