Demi Chef, Lizard Island Resort
7 days ago
The Opportunity
Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Demi Chef to join our team at Lizard Island Resort. As a Demi Chef, you will be showcasing your skills as part of an exceptional kitchen team, bringing new top-tier menu planning and design to life. You will be managing inventory control, cost of goods sold, profit and loss reporting, and ensuring compliance with hazard analysis and critical control points and food safety across our back-of-house operations.
If you are ready to turn up the heat and are passionate about bringing a lasting impression to guests with your culinary expertise, apply today to join our buzzing team.
What We Offer
At Delaware North, we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:
- Friends-and-family discounts across our resorts business
- Live and work on the Great Barrier Reef
- Be part of a professional team, delivering a 5-star guest experience
- Access to our employee assistance program
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your career with a global business
What Will You Do?
- Design, prepare, and present high-quality dishes with creative flair
- Develop menus, estimate food and labor costs, and secure food supplies while managing the departmental budget
- Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment, adhering to hazard analysis and critical control points, and food safety
- Collaborate and assist team members with various kitchen duties, as well as engaging guests to enhance the first-class guest dining experience
More About You
- Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 5, or equivalent
- Food Safety Supervisor certificate is beneficial
- Proven experience with buffet and bulk food production service
- Ability to work a variety of shifts over a 7-day-a-week roster
Please note that the application period will close on 30/10/2025, unless sufficient qualified candidates are identified sooner.
Who We Are
Nestled within the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is a sanctuary of natural beauty and tranquility. With just 40 rooms, suites, and villas set amid a 1,013-hectare National Park, visitors enjoy exclusive access to vibrant reefs and private beaches. At Lizard Island, you will create unforgettable memories for our guests in this breathtaking paradise.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us
At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.
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