Commis Chef | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Set to open following a multi-million-dollar transformation, on the shores of sparkling Coogee Beach, the hotel will redefine coastal luxury when it debuts in late 2025.

Perfectly positioned on Sydney’s iconic beachfront, the reimagined hotel will offer 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck.

Guests can look forward to an elevated arrival experience, immersive coastal dining celebrating seasonal local produce, and a redefined wellness sanctuary.

With state-of-the-art event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, the hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance — setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.

About the Role

As a Commis Chef, you’ll support the kitchen team in preparing a variety of dishes for the restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their culinary skills, work across different cuisines, and be part of a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll take pride in presentation, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.

A little taste of your day-to-day



* Prepare and produce high quality food, according to standard recipes  



* Work closely with the Front of House team to deliver the guest experience, including serving meals  



* Be flexible knowing you will be catering for the restaurant as it serves a full buffet breakfast and all day in-room dining, against a bespoke a la carte dinner; while at the same time, ensuring our conference guests receive high quality working meals to fuel their day  



* Champion the identification and reporting of hazards, and evaluate risks associated with them, and design and implementation of hazard control measures  



* Demonstrate a sound awareness of Crisis Management, HACCP & WH&S policies and procedures.

This includes accurate record keeping for HACCP  



* Support your team in delivering the highest level of guest satisfaction  



* Receive goods deliveries, maintaining accuracy of invoices for accounting purposes  



* You will be required to perform ad hoc duties as per business demands 

What we need from you


* 6-12 months experience in a commercial kitchen with a passion for culinary arts 



* Qualifications in Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts from a registered training provider 



* Be a friendly face - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example 



* Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths 



* Team player with a collaborative approach to work 



* Strong attention to detail, organisational sk...