
Apprentice Chef
4 weeks ago
Apply now Job no: 533822
Work type: Apprentice Full Time
Location: Gold Coast
Categories: Culinary
Since 2014, The Star Gold Coast has undergone a remarkable evolution. Our mission, to create fun at trusted destinations, has resulted in an unparalleled experience. Guests indulge in lavish stays at The Star Grand's revamped five-star hotel rooms, the opulent suites of The Darling, and Australia's pioneering Dorsett Hotel. Culinary delights await at award-winning venues including Nineteen at The Star, Kiyomi, and Mei Wei. Entertainment options are abound with live concerts, theatre performances, Events Centre gatherings, outdoor "Live on the Lawn" events, and world-class DJ sets at Atrium Bar. The Star Gold Coast is where relaxation seamlessly intertwines with thrilling entertainment.
Kickstart your culinary career as an Apprentice Chef in our renowned Star Culinary Institute (SCI) program.Over three years, you'll gain hands-on experience across diverse cooking styles, restaurants, and cuisines at The Star Gold Coast. Learn from passionate chefs, work in hot/cold production and pastry kitchens, and enhance your skills through masterclasses, field trips, and competitions. Bring your professionalism, passion, and positivity—we'll provide the ingredients for your success.
The Star Culinary team is now accepting applications for full-time Apprentice Chefs to join us in November 2025, just in time to settle in before the summer season.
We are looking for candidates with:
- A passion for culinary and long-term career in cooking
- Good communication skills with ateam player mentality
- A hard-working attitude and who are willing to learn
- Natural creativity with a flair for flavour and ingredients
- An understanding that being a chef is a way of life, not just a job
- A commitment to completing theoretical requirements in partnership with TAFE QLD
What can we offer you:
- A great career move into a well-supported team
- Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
- Discounted parking available on property
- Structured breaks and meals provided on shift
- Support throughout your apprenticeship to complete the program as an industry best graduate
- Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
- An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
Our culture
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.
The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality(2022-25) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATNIUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
It's your time to SHINE
Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star.
Advertised: 26 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located - the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont.
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