Demi Chef

Crystalbrook Collection; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook‑R

AU$99 room rates and friends & family

Enhanced parental leave

Sustainable luxury practices

Internal mobility program

Online learning and training

Job summary

Crystalbrook Flynn in Cairns is seeking a Demi Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. You will be hands-on across preparation, cooking and presentation, seasoning and marinating to roasting and pan-frying high-quality meats, seafood and produce.

You'll help maintain service flow, monitor stock to minimise waste, assist with ordering and planning, ensure food safety and cleanliness, and support junior kitchen team members on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Confident preparation, cooking and presentation across a variety of ingredients and techniques.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on across preparation, cooking and presentation, including seasoning, marinating, roasting, grilling and pan-frying.
• Assist with ordering and preparation planning; monitor stock to minimise waste and spoilage.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen; uphold high standards of flavour and visual appeal.
• Support junior members of the kitchen team and adapt to a rotating roster including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Crystalbrook Flynn is the social butterfly of Cairns — bold, energetic and always at the centre of the action.

Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD and just steps from the Esplanade, Crystalbrook Flynn brings together stylish accommodation, vibrant dining and a lively sense of personality. With 311 rooms and suites, three of the city’s most exciting restaurants and bars, two glass swimming pools, conference and event spaces, Eleme Day Spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, Crystalbrook Flynn is designed for connection, celebration and memorable guest experiences.

Fresh, fun and full of energy, Crystalbrook Flynn is a hotel that never stands still - where innovation, style and tropical city living come together.

The Opportunity

Step into a key role within the vibrant kitchen at Crystalbrook Flynn, supporting our culinary team to deliver consistently high-quality food across every service.

As Demi Chef, you will be hands-on across preparation, cooking and presentation - from seasoning and marinating to roasting, grilling and pan-frying quality meats, seafood and produce. You will help keep service moving, ensure every dish delivers on flavour, temperature and visual appeal, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

You will also contribute to ordering and preparation planning, monitor stock to minimise waste and spoilage, and help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen. This is an ideal next step for a motivated chef looking to strengthen their skills and continue progressing their culinary career.

The Talent

You are a passionate and dependable chef who takes genuine pride in the food you create. You work confidently in a busy kitchen, remain composed when the pace lifts and understand that great service relies on preparation, consistency and collaboration.

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Bring

• A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a similarly fast-paced commercial kitchen
• Confident preparation, cooking and presentation skills across a variety of ingredients and techniques
• A strong eye for quality, flavour, temperature and visual presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to support junior members of the kitchen team
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new products, recipes and preparation techniques
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster aligned with the needs of the business, including weekends and public holidays

Why Us

At Crystalbrook Collection, you will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, passionate and diverse 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, home to one of Australia’s newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.

In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027. With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.