Culinary Opportunities

Calling All Chefs

Travel like an explorer. Stay like a local.

No two neighbourhoods are alike, and neither are any two Hotel Indigo properties. When you stay with us, you're not just staying anywhere, you're staying somewhere—within a vibrant community, in a unique boutique hotel that combines authentic local experiences, modern design, and intimate service with the peace of mind and consistency of staying with one of the world's largest hotel groups.

Are you a dynamic, passionate individual with culinary expertise? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where excellence is the standard? Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre invites expressions of interest for culinary positions at our signature restaurant Izakaya Publico and Bar 1603.

As a Chef within our Culinary Brigade, you will be at the forefront of our food offering, providing our guests with exceptional, creative, locally sourced, and seasonal delights. You will help shape the success of creating exciting, innovative, and memorable hotel experiences for all guests while working with a well-rounded and highly motivated Culinary Team under the direction and leadership of an exceptional Executive Chef.

Our Izakaya Publico restaurant is a creative and inspired Japanese dining experience in Brisbane's city centre. Our experienced chefs display customary core cooking techniques throughout the carefully curated food menu. Grilling, steaming, frying, and cold dishes inspire the substantial zensai and share plate philosophy. Locally sourced seasonal produce offers guests the opportunity to explore the unique and flavoursome foods our region has to offer. Bar 1603 is our contemporary speakeasy-inspired bar located within Izakaya and proudly offers Japanese and local beer, wine, and cocktail favourites with a sake twist. Named after the first year Izakayas were said to have begun, 1603 is a truly memorable experience unto its own, highlighted by a sense of connectedness to the neighbourhood.

Casual, Part-time and Full-time options available

Position Requirements:

• Work alongside and take direction from the Executive Chef as well as manage and provide guidance and training to the junior chefs.
• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and follow our ethos of minimal to zero food wastage.
• Oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, vegetables, and so on.
• Be ready to contribute with creative ideas.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards in a busy service.
• Ensure a positive relationship is maintained between back of house and front of house.
• Understand the importance of HACCP and maintain the highest hygiene standards.
• Display a high degree of flexibility in acceding to "off the menu" guest requests, offering comparable alternatives where the guest's original request cannot be delivered to their expectation.
• Keep abreast of changes and developments introduced by the kitchen leadership team in the selection, production, and presentation of the menu.

You will possess:

• The ability to curate memorable experiences for our guests through the quality of your food.
• Experience with Japanese food styles/service is highly regarded.
• A Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or similar).
• Professional verbal communication skills and a strong eye for detail.
• Impeccable hygiene, grooming, and presentation.
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to work a rotating roster over 7 days a week.
• Superior organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.

In return, we offer:

• Career growth opportunities throughout the Vista Hospitality Group.
• Food & Beverage and Accommodation discounts across the Vista Hospitality Group.
• Fantastic international colleague accommodation discounts throughout IHG.
• A free Familiarisation Stay at the hotel after 6 months.
• A colleague Referral Incentive Program.
• Staff meal daily
• An EAP program and a steadfast commitment to creating a positive staff culture.
• And many more perks of being part of the Vista and IHG network.

At Vista Hospitality, we strongly believe in developing our own colleagues and promoting from within, so the opportunities are boundless for those that are passionate and deliver. If you are ready to be part of the Vista Family, then we would love to hear from you

About Vista Hospitality Group: Vista Hospitality Group introduces a market-leading approach to the Australasian hospitality sector, with a suite of resources and operational advantages uniquely tailored for owners and partners. Integrating industry expertise from Pro-Invest Group and Next Story Group, this new joint venture leverages both platforms' resources and capabilities from development and asset management right through to operations, with a dynamic portfolio of hotel brands and the versatility to apply global brands, to deliver stronger returns and a new view of optimisation and scale. We are a trusted partner to global hotel brands including voco, Sebel, Indigo, and our own brands: Next, Ink, Sage, and Country Comfort.

We thank all interested parties in advance for their applications. However, only successful applicants will be contacted. Vista Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer with zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or any type of behaviours that are contrary to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.