Commis Chef

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 Role:

With a passion for local produce and flair for extraordinary dishes, you are eager to be part of something fantastic in the Cairns Dining Scene

  You will collaborate with our guests by:

• Cooking amazing food with the best of produce
• Role modelling proper workplace health and safety procedures.
• Providing a warm and engaging service experience

About You:

Your many talents will include:

• Technical talents that would make any Master Chef judge weak at the knees.
• Demonstrated experience in a contemporary dining setting.
• Sound knowledge of WH&S legislation and Health regulations.
• Super cool nature under pressure.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work across a 7-day roster.

The Benefits:

You will work with exceptional people in a supportive, diverse and passionate environment and this is a vital position within our team at Crystalbrook Collection. You will enjoy a flexible range of benefits that include: 

• A market leading 50% F&B discount across all Venues 
• $99 Room rates and a generous friends and family discount 
• Lifestyle benefits including extra leave and earth advocacy days
• Green future - we are committed to enhanced sustainability practices 
• Dedicated Internal Mobility Programme and reward scheme
• Online learning, career enhancement and development plans 
• Personalised employee support network
• Regular service recognition and team 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 are 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 offer the appropriate support and ensure you can perform at your best during interviews.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.