Event Kitchen Demi Chef - Island Life & Training

Hamilton Island; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff housing

HI College training

Staff discounts

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking a Demi Chef for its Conventions & Events team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences across weddings, corporate conferences, and major island events.

The role is full-time, on the island, with rotating rosters tied to event schedules. You will support the kitchen brigade in preparing and presenting quality food for a diverse range of events, from intimate beachfront weddings to large corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Open manual Australian driver's licence (Essential)
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food across kitchen sections under senior chefs.
• Assist in high-volume food production for events and functions.
• Support event catering setups (BBQs, street food stations, off-site activations).
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times.
• Rotate through stations to grow culinary skills.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service execution.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Hamilton Island is seeking a Demi Chef for its Conventions & Events team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences across weddings, corporate conferences, and major island events.

The role is full-time, on the island, with rotating rosters tied to event schedules. You will support the kitchen brigade in preparing and presenting quality food for a diverse range of events, from intimate beachfront weddings to large corporate functions.