Demi Chef

Bring Your Culinary Passion to Julio's Italian

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Join the team at Julio's Italian Restaurant, a much-loved Perth dining destination located within Holiday Inn West Perth, where heritage charm, authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality come together.

As a Demi Chef, you will have the opportunity to refine your skills, work alongside experienced culinary professionals, and play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests while building a rewarding career with IHG Hotels & Resorts.

About Us

West Perth is home to one of IHG's fastest-growing hotel brands, Holiday Inn West Perth. Located within walking distance of Kings Park, Holiday Inn West Perth is IHG's first Perth property outside the CBD.

At the heart of the hotel sits Julio's Italian Restaurant, housed within the beautifully restored 1902 Walsh Family residence. Rich in character and history, Julio's has become a destination dining venue renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and authentic Italian-inspired cuisine.

Whether it's boutique coffee, à la carte breakfast, a relaxed lunch, family dinner, or special occasion celebration, Julio's offers guests a memorable dining experience centred around quality ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a menu featuring Italian cicchetti, handcrafted pastas, and hearty mains.

Your Day-to-Day

Reporting to the Head Chef, our Demi Chef will play an important role within the culinary brigade, supporting the day-to-day kitchen operation while helping to develop and inspire more junior team members.

Your culinary passion and creativity will shine through every dish you prepare. You'll take pride in delivering exceptional food experiences, maintaining high presentation standards, and ensuring consistency across every service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in line with Julio's and IHG standards

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations

• Assisting with menu execution across restaurant, room service, and banqueting outlets

• Training and mentoring junior team members where required

• Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and workplace cleanliness standards

• Monitoring food quality, stock rotation, and portion control

• Contributing ideas for menu development and service improvements

• Delivering outstanding guest experiences through your passion for food and attention to detail

You will also play an important part in the wider Holiday Inn culture by creating genuine connections with both guests and colleagues, helping everyone feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and motivated culinary professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food experiences.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a hotel, restaurant, or similar commercial kitchen environment

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

• A strong understanding of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques

• Experience or a genuine passion for Italian cuisine and contemporary food trends

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and presentation

• The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards

• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture

You will also:

• Be flexible to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

• Be physically capable of meeting the inherent requirements of a busy hotel kitchen

• Demonstrate a commitment to food safety and workplace hygiene

• Hold unrestricted Australian working rights with no limitations on hours

What We Offer

Join our extraordinary world and experience a workplace where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that support both you and your family, including:

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Enhanced Parental Leave Benefits

• Flexible Work Options

• Proactive Health and Wellbeing Days

• Lifelong Learning and Development Opportunities

• IHG Career Milestone Celebrations

• Transfer of Entitlements Across Participating IHG Hotels

• Discounted Accommodation at IHG Hotels Worldwide

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Access to IHG's Discount Retail Platform

• Career Growth Opportunities within a Global Hospitality Company

Whether you are looking to deepen your culinary expertise, take on greater responsibility, or build a long-term hospitality career, IHG provides the support and opportunities to help you succeed.

Join Us

If you are passionate about food, thrive in a team environment, and are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the team at Holiday Inn West Perth and Julio's Italian Restaurant.

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