Sous Chef - Crowne Plaza Geelong (Pre-Opening)

Sous Chef (Pre-Opening) – Crowne Plaza Geelong 

Be part of a landmark hotel opening in one of Victoria’s most exciting waterfront destinations! 

In partnership with Plenary Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is bringing its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong.

Scheduled to open in early 2026, Crowne Plaza Geelong will redefine premium accommodation, offering a sophisticated stay for both leisure and corporate travellers.

It will form part of the highly anticipated Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct, a transformative development featuring a 1,000-seat convention centre, exhibition spaces, and a vibrant retail and hospitality hub.

Located in the heart of the emerging precinct, this 200-room hotel will feature spacious suites, an extensive restaurant and bar offering, pool, gym, and meeting facilities. 

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef as part of the pre-opening team.

You’ll play a key role in building and leading a talented kitchen team from the ground up, shaping our culinary identity, and set new standards in guest experience.

Our hotel will feature three distinct Food & Beverage outlets: a 120-seat all-day dining restaurant and 50-seat hotel bar, a 24-seat lobby café, and a 90-seat rooftop bar.

If you’re a hands-on leader who values teamwork, creativity, and consistently exceeding guest expectations, we want to hear from you. 
 
A little taste of your day-to-day : 
 
This is a crucial role building and leading a team dedicated to delivering incredible dining experiences.

Every day is different, but as a part of the pre-opening team you’ll mostly be: 

During pre-opening, you will be supporting the Executive Chef setting up the department, ready for our first guests and visitors.

This includes creation of ordering lists, menu engineering, departmental SOPs, training programs and much more 

Assisting in the curation of a unique and exiting menu sourcing the finest locally sourced produce  

Delivering memorable culinary experiences  

Championing an energetic and professional culture committed to meeting our high standards of quality, flair and creativity  

Manage and train staff, assess performance and support professional development programs 

Ordering of supplies and exercising stock control and inventory management  

Supporting the broader food and beverage operations of the hotel including room service, conferencing & events 
 

What we need from you: 
 

At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role in a busy restaurant or hotel 

Ability to build and lead an enthusiastic and collaborative team  

The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively 

A creative and innovative approach to cooking and menu planning 

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effect...