* Part-time role offering 24–38 hours per week
* Be part of a vibrant and collaborative Kitchen in a five-star environment
* Enjoy Crystalbrook team benefits, including 50% food and beverage discounts and $99 room rates
Always living in the moment, Crystalbrook Riley is a five-star hotel in Cairns, where luxury meets stunning elegance. We are locally integrated with an environmentally conscious approach, and we embrace a love for art with contemporary design, sophisticated entertainment, luxury accommodation, radical events and stunning dining experiences.
At Crystalbrook Collection, we do things differently. Driven by our mission to harness the spirit of wonder, we embrace responsible luxury with positivity, creativity, and fun, delivering locally unique hospitality experiences for our community. We're not just another hotel group — we're a bold, sustainably minded collection that puts people and place at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values — We are Customer Obsessed, We are Collaborators, and We are Courageous — we're passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences and shaping a new era of hospitality.
The Opportunity:
As a Demi Chef, you will be an integral part of the kitchen team, supporting the Chef de Partie and contributing to the preparation and service of consistently high-quality food. You will be hands-on across prep, cooking and plating, with a strong focus on flavour, presentation and timing.
This role suits a Demi Chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a collaborative kitchen environment and values strong standards. You will play an important role in maintaining food safety, cleanliness and organisation, helping ensure service runs smoothly from start to finish.
This is a part-time position offering 24–38 hours per week.
The Talent:
You are a capable and motivated Demi Chef who enjoys being on the tools and continuing to develop your skills in a professional kitchen setting.
You will bring:
* Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment
* Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
* A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
* Strong preparation skills and attention to detail
* A calm, reliable approach during service periods
* Clear communication and a positive, team-focused mindset
* Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
Why Us:
You will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, collaborative and agile environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing including:
* 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
* $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
* Enhanced parental Leave and lifestyle benefits
* A commitment to a green future through enhanced sustainability practices
* Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
* Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways
* A culture of collaboration, elevating experiences and diversity
* Limitless career opportunities in a fast growing, dynamic environment
* Regular service recognition and team engagement events
Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, proudly showcasing Australia's newest portfolio of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars where differences are applauded. In just seven years, we own and manage luxury hotel assets worth over AU$1 billion across NSW and QLD. Our growth trajectory continues with exciting plans for new hotels in Adelaide and Canberra during 2026 and continued ambitions for further expansion both domestically and internationally.
We're proud to foster a workplace that supports equality, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions.
If you have a health condition or disability, please let us know early in the recruitment process so we can provide the appropriate support to ensure you can perform at your best.
As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.
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