Commis Chef

RPMGlobal; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef Hat-awarded fine dining

Premium ingredients

Learn from senior chefs

Hamilton Island location

Job summary

Bommie Restaurant, located within Hamilton Island Yacht Club, is seeking a Commis Chef who is passionate about developing their craft in a premium kitchen environment. You will work hands-on, supporting your section and learning the techniques and presentation required for fine dining.

This role offers the chance to develop skills with Western European flavours and native Australian ingredients, under an experienced kitchen brigade, on Hamilton Island.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required (Essential).
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Interest in fine dining and modern cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work in the Bommie kitchen, supporting your section in prep and service.
• Learn techniques, presentation and attention to detail required in fine dining.
• Follow prep and plating instructions to Bommie standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

COMMIS CHEF - Bommie Restaurant | Hamilton Island Yacht Club

Located within the iconic Hamilton Island Yacht Club, Bommie Restaurant is a Chef Hat-awarded fine dining restaurant showcasing modern cooking techniques, predominantly Western European flavour combinations and native Australian ingredients.

We're looking for a qualified Commis Chef who is passionate about developing their craft in a premium kitchen environment. Working alongside an experienced brigade, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, learn from senior chefs and gain valuable experience within one of Hamilton Island's leading restaurants.

Why you'll love working with us

• Develop your craft in a Chef Hat-awarded fine dining restaurant
• Work with modern cooking techniques and premium ingredients
• Build experience with Western European flavours and native Australian produce
• Learn alongside an experienced kitchen brigade
• Live and grow your culinary career on Hamilton Island

What you'll be doing

You'll work hands-on within the Bommie kitchen, supporting your section across preparation and service while learning the techniques, presentation and attention to detail required in a fine dining environment.

You'll work with Western European flavour combinations elevated through native Australian ingredients, developing your knowledge of produce, preparation and modern cooking techniques while ensuring every dish is prepared consistently to Bommie's standards.

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen
• A genuine interest in fine dining and modern cooking techniques
• Strong foundation in food preparation and kitchen operations
• Ability to follow detailed preparation and plating instructions consistently
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and teamwork
• A willingness to learn, take feedback and continue developing your culinary career

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.