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

As a Steward you play an integral role in ensuring our guests have a seamless and memorable stay. You will ensure that all chinaware, flatware, silverware and glassware, kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned whilst maintaining correct procedures in line with resort standards.

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. You must have the ability to relocate and live on Hayman Island, Queensland and commence position ideally by 1st July 2022, along with appropriate Australian working rights.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $20.42 on a permanent part-time contract (Off-Shore Island Resort Collective Agreement, 2006) with hours ranging between 32 and 40 per week (depending on business needs)
• World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fieldsAn exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
• Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.
• IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.

What we need from you

So if you’re passionate about food hygiene and health and looking for an opportunity where you can play a key role within the Kitchen Brigade - this is your opportunity to work in this unique environment and fast track your career.

Our stewards must have:

- A minimum of one years experience in a similar role in a hotel or resort environment, or high volume restaurant or events centre.

- Possess great attention to detail.

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

- Excellent time management skills.

- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with customers.

- A working knowledge and understanding of HACCP procedures, including the training of colleagues in procedures.

You must also hold the appropriate work rights to work within Australia alongside an open Australian driver’s license and be flexible to work weekends and evenings as required; commencing from early to mid August 2020.

What we offer

IHG are more than just great places to stay, we are also one of Australia’s best employers. We are looking for exceptional people like you to greet the world and be the spark that makes us even better.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

We will give you every opportunity to grow vertically, functionally, geographically, and personally. As part of the IHG family with more than 5,300 hotels in over 100 countries, the world is your oyster - visit our website to find out more about us.