Chef de Cuisine Banquets - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About us

About Us IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

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.

Your day to day

Our collection of unique dining options provides our guests with extraordinary island experiences of which you will play an integral part.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will direct the operation of Conference, Events and bespoke dining, including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.

You will also manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan, and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.

What we need from you

We are looking for enthusiastic and professional team players who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations.

Ideally you will have:

Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts and at least 2 years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity

Equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience

Previous experience in banquets, conferencing, events, private and bespoke dining 

Up to date food safety certification.

What we offer


* World class Staff Facilities as part of the resort’s $135 million dollar refurbishment including excellent accommodation with twin rooms, king rooms, apartments and townhouses, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.


* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.


* Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.


* A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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