Culinary Opportunities

Hospitality / Travel / Tourism

Chef

QLD Other

Casual

17/11/2025

• Work in the region's newest luxury hotel.
• Casual positions.
• Idyllic location in tropical North Queensland.

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about the art of cooking and the world of gastronomy? Do you thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments, creating mouthwatering dishes that delight the senses? If so, we have the perfect opportunities for you to showcase your culinary skills and join our dynamic team of culinary professionals.

The Role

We have exciting casual opportunities available for experienced Japanese culinary professionals in the following positions to be part of the team delivering a dining experience with an edgy take on Japanese cuisine at our new hatted restaurant Terasu.

• Demi Chef
• Commi Chef
• Cook

About You

• Formal trade qualification in a relevant field and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Sushi and Sashimi cooking techniques and menu creation.
• Extensive knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and culinary trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management to handle multiple priorities including coordinating with the Front of House staff.
• Keen interest and passion for keeping up-to-date with industry trends.
• A working understanding of and ability to maintain food safety standards and HACCP.
• Flexibility to work various shift including weekends, nights, and public holidays.

Why join us

• Work in the region's newest luxury hotel.
• Casual positions.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Idyllic location in tropical North Queensland.
• Straight shifts – no split shifts.
• Uniforms supplied and laundered.
• Free car parking.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate discount on health insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous discounts across the Morris Group.
• Permanent career opportunities with pathways into leadership and management levels and between sister properties around Australia.

About Us

Ardo is our newest hotel in the group that opened in Townsville in late 2023. Its arrival brings elevated relaxation and rejuvenation to North Queensland's premier leisure and entertainment precinct, nestled on the edge of the Coral Sea with uninterrupted views across to Magnetic Island. It's sprawling hotel suites; world-class dining outlets – Marmor and Terasu; day spa; and signature rooftop pool deck and bar combine to celebrate the spirit of the tropics with unique Ardo flair.

Ardo's signature steak and seafood restaurant, Marmor promises a true elevation of Australia's finest gourmet cuisine, while diners at Terasu will be invited to experience a relaxed but edgy take on traditional Japanese cuisine. Ardo Rooftop will be instantly iconic, with its stunning rooftop location, offering panoramic views across the Coral Sea to the horizon.

Ardo's parent company, Morris Group, also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in North Queensland including The Ville Resort-Casino, Orpheus Island Lodge, Daintree Ecolodge, and Mt Mulligan Lodge, in addition to owning Colonial Leisure Group, a Melbourne-based hospitality company that operates some of the city's most iconic hotels.

As part of the Morris Group, we are passionate about driving sustainability action and being part of the shift toward a net zero future. That's why sustainable practices are at the heart of everything we do. We live and breathe it so that future generations can enjoy all the spoils our region has to offer. We are continuously working toward group-wide goals that focus on People, Place, and Planet. We're on a mission to find a better way to do the work we love to make a positive impact for the world around us.

If you are looking for a work environment that focusses on employee health and wellbeing, having fun, encourages teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the business and provides a challenge then we would love to hear from you.