Demi & Commis Chefs - Beach Club

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises on Hamilton Island, QLD, is seeking a Commis Chef for Beach Club Restaurant. You will work hands-on across prep and service, supporting senior chefs to deliver a contemporary Australian menu of premium seafood and native ingredients.

Ideal candidates have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and prior à la carte kitchen experience, with a strong eye for detail and a drive to learn within a renowned boutique resort kitchen.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery completed.
• Previous experience in a commercial à la carte restaurant kitchen.
• Experience with Modern Australian or contemporary cuisine highly regarded.
• Experience preparing seafood, proteins and seasonal produce.
• Interest in working with premium and native Australian ingredients.
• Strong foundation in modern food preparation, cooking and plating techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• You'll work hands-on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs to deliver Beach Club's contemporary Australian menu consistently to a high standard.
• You'll gain experience preparing premium seafood and proteins, seasonal produce and native Australian ingredients while developing your modern cooking and plating techniques.
• You'll also build the organisation, consistency and attention to detail required to succeed in a premium à la carte kitchen.

Skills

à la carte experience

Modern Australian cuisine

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

3d ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises

Set directly on Catseye Beach, Beach Club is Hamilton Island's adults-only boutique resort, offering an intimate restaurant experience overlooking the Coral Sea. The restaurant showcases contemporary Australian cuisine with seasonal and locally sourced produce, bringing together premium seafood, quality proteins and native Australian ingredients.

We're looking for a qualified Commis Chef to join the Beach Club kitchen. This is a great opportunity for a developing chef with à la carte experience who wants to refine their skills in a premium boutique hotel restaurant, working with quality produce and learning from an experienced culinary team.

COMMIS CHEF - Beach Club Restaurant

Why you'll love working with us

• Develop your skills within an adults-only boutique resort
• Gain experience with Modern Australian cuisine and premium produce
• Work with seafood, quality proteins and native Australian ingredients
• Learn alongside an experienced culinary team
• Live and grow your culinary career on Hamilton Island

What you'll be doing

You'll work hands-on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs to deliver Beach Club's contemporary Australian menu consistently to a high standard.

You'll gain experience preparing premium seafood and proteins, seasonal produce and native Australian ingredients while developing your modern cooking and plating techniques. You'll also build the organisation, consistency and attention to detail required to succeed in a premium à la carte kitchen.

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Previous experience working in a commercial à la carte restaurant kitchen
• Experience with Modern Australian or contemporary cuisine highly regarded
• Experience preparing seafood, proteins and seasonal produce
• An interest in working with premium and native Australian ingredients
• Strong foundation in modern food preparation, cooking and plating techniques
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn and develop

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.