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:

We are looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join our team, where you will be inspired to produce the highest quality food experience for our guests working with and for an exceptional brigade and creating flavors with vibrancy and excitement.   

This is a full-time position, permanent position.

• Supervise all talent under leadership and delegate preparation and daily tasks
• Maintain the highest hygiene standards in the kitchen area as demanded by food and health regulations
• Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef in determining quality and quantity of food materials to be purchased and prepared
• Prevent and eliminate wastage of all produce by reviewing all materials used in kitchens
• Supervise quality of all food prepared under supervision, checking for taste, temperature and visual appeal
• Check maintenance of all equipment located in the areas under supervision and make every attempt to prevent damages or losses of hotel property

The Talent:

We are seeking individuals with passion for food and who are driven and creative and display:

• A lead by example attitude - collectively team focused, fostering collaboration and inclusion 
• Academic achievement with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 
• A creative and varied portfolio of cooking experience in high end kitchens 
• The inherent ability to manage relevant stock levels 
• An ambition on sustainable practices - farm to table sourcing
• A healthy respect for workplace health and safety practices and procedures
• Natural leadership capability - happy to train and support junior members of the kitchen brigade

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, 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.