* Part-time opportunity offering approximately hours per week
* Work alongside passionate, creative chefs in a kitchen that celebrates local ingredients, innovation and craftsmanship
* Enjoy exclusive team benefits including 50% F&B discounts, $99 room rates, and career growth opportunities across Crystalbrook Collection
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:
Do you want to be part of something fantastic in the Cairns Dining Scene? Join the Culinary team at Crystalbrook Collection and bring your creativity, care and skill to every plate.
As a Commis Chef, you will cook and present dishes that showcase fresh local ingredients and bold, modern flavours. You'll play an integral part in maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and consistency, contributing to a dining experience that reflects Crystalbrook's commitment to innovative, sustainable hospitality.
This is a part-time role offering 16-24 hours per week, with opportunities to learn and grow within a passionate and collaborative kitchen team
The Talent:
You are motivated, reliable and take pride in your craft. With a passion for food and an eagerness to learn, you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and bring both skill and teamwork to every service.
* A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
* Previous experience in a Commis Chef or similar role within a hotel or restaurant environment
* Strong understanding of WHS practices, food safety and hygiene standards
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, respectful approach to teamwork
* High attention to detail and consistency in preparation and presentation
* Calm, organised and professional under pressure
* Flexibility to work across a 7-day 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 sustainable luxury practices
* Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
* Online learning and training platforms and tailored career development pathways
* A culture of collaboration, diversity and elevated experiences
* 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 are 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 offer the appropriate support and ensure you can perform at your best during interviews.
As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.
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