Assistant/Sous Chef

About Us

GemLife is one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. Known for architecturally designed communities, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences, we are proud to be a newly ASX-listed business built on passion, integrity, and respect.

Bring your culinary creativity to the table - literally. 

As GemLife’s event portfolio expands, we’re searching for a passionate Assistant/Sous Chef to join our Events & Lifestyle team and support the delivery of high-quality food experiences at our lifestyle and corporate events. 

Working alongside our Executive Chef, you’ll help elevate the resident and guest experience across our national resort network. From long-table dinners and cocktail parties to wellness experiences and launch events, this is a dynamic hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, quality, and service.

This is initially a part time role across 3 days per week, with occasional weekends and some overnight travel required. You will be working across premium, high-profile lifestyle and corporate events elevating the experience of residents living at a GemLife Resort.

 What you’ll be doing: 

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of fresh, high-quality food for resident, staff and corporate events 
• Work alongside our Executive Chef to execute event catering across multiple locations 
• Support with kitchen operations, setup, pack-down, and onsite logistics 
• Contribute to creative menu planning, event themes, and special dietary requirements 
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards across all environments 
• Help deliver and evolve GemLife’s signature culinary experiences such as GemLife Eats and SMEG showcases 
• Be flexible to travel across events, resorts, and venues as required 
• Step into the lead chef role when required, including during periods of leave or concurrent events 

What you'll bring: 

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a chef, sous chef or catering chef 
• Relevant commercial cookery qualification 
• Passion for event catering and delivering exceptional culinary experiences 
• Strong organisational skills and calm under pressure 
• Experience working offsite in varied venues and adapting to mobile kitchen setups 
• High attention to food presentation, quality and service consistency 
• Food safety certification and understanding of allergen management 
• Team player mindset with a flexible and solutions-focused approach 

Why Join GemLife?

• Be part of a supportive, friendly, and fast-growing team
• Work in a beautiful resort environment
• Enjoy part-time hours with the opportunity to grow with the company
• Make a meaningful impact on the homeowner experience
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Ready to be part of something bigger and bring your creativity with food to the GemLife tables? Apply now with your CV and cover letter so we can understand why you're the new Sous Chef!

 Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.