Chef de Partie

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.

As a Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency across preparation and service. You will play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting service flow and contributing to a well-organised kitchen operation.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for day-to-day execution within your section - including preparation, stock control, minimising waste and maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards. You will also support the development of junior chefs, providing guidance and leading by example during service.

This is a full-time position, suited to a chef who is confident running a section, takes pride in delivering consistent results and enjoys being part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

The Talent:

You are a reliable and capable chef with strong fundamentals and a practical, hands-on approach to your work. You bring consistency, attention to detail and a team-first mindset to every service.

You will bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage a section and deliver consistent, high-quality output
• A solid understanding of food safety, WHS and kitchen compliance standards
• Experience with stock control, portioning and minimising waste
• The ability to support, guide and develop junior team members
• Strong organisation and attention to detail during service
• Flexibility to work across a rotating 7-day roster

A practical approach, reliability and a genuine commitment to quality will be key to success in this role.

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 practices
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• Online learning and training with 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’re 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 provide the appropriate support to ensure you can perform at your best.   

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.