Find out why our guests continually vote Treasure Island in the top 25 family hotels in Australia.  NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort is an award-winning Holiday Resort centrally located on the Gold Coast. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and ensuring our guests have the best memorable holiday experience!

You will have a flair and passion for modern Australian dining, impeccable presentation and leadership qualities to motivate and direct a small team.  Our very own Galleons Bistro, is fully licensed and located onsite, for resort guests and open for, breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

What you will do:

You will work closely with our Resort Manager and Food and Beverage Manager to ensure our guests receive, good, honest, food - the opportunities are endless!

• Lead a kitchen team with clarity, direction, enthusiasm and a hands on approach
• Ensure all aspects of food preparation, cooking and presenting of dishes according to company guidelines and customer preferences 
• Effective management of the department roster 
• Effective management of waste, portion sizing and menu preference offerings 
• Ordering of food products to ensuring consistent menu availability. 
• Cost analysis and menu planning to ensure the resort food cost & KPI's are achieved
• Look to source local and cook fresh 
• Liaise with food service and restaurant management regarding customers order and general service of kitchen operations 
• Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment, to include proper storage of food, equipment, utensils and implements 
• Ensure, daily temperature checks of fridges, freezers, storage areas, deliveries and recording assessment where necessary 

What you will bring:

• A formal qualification in commercial cookery would be an advantage 
• Previous experience in a Lead or Head position in a restaurant, club kitchen, resort or bistro.
• Leadership experience in supervising other cooks and kitchen employees
• A working understanding of 'Food Safety' principles and workplace health and safety
• Experience in ordering and stock control
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Willing to be part of a greater team and jump in to assist the team and lead from the front

What’s in it for you? 

At Parks & Resorts we are not just about discounts (although you do get these too). We know everyone leads a life of their own and regardless of what stage you are at we have something to suit! 

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities 
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts. 
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more 
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year 
• Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements 
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel 
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us. 

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. From First Nations peoples, to gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.  

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference?

Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you! 

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks. 

Do you thrive in the kitchen?  We are hiring for multiple chef roles to share their creative flair with our kitchen team. We currently have positions available for Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, and Head Chef.

We are hiring for multiple positions across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane!

As our next Demi Chef, you will:

• Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service.
• Oversee prep of food items during non-service periods – ensure that prep is stocked to appropriate levels and that service areas are set up for efficiency. 
• Maintain strong product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients
• Ensures adequate support, leadership and training is provided to kitchen Team Members of a lower level.
• Facilitate open communication with Management to ensure understanding of cuisine standards
• Ensure all food items are rotated to provide continually fresh produce - keep cool rooms and dry stores clean and tidy at all times. 
• Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levels
• Ensures completion of daily mise-en-place lists
• Minimise wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastage
• Maintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all times
• Undertaking of kitchen duties, including cleaning of equipment and preparing service

As our next Chef de Partie, you will:

• Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service. 
• Oversees training, growth and development of kitchen Team Members of a lower level, ensuring consistent leadership is demonstrated in the kitchen during service periods.
• Oversee prep of food items during non-service periods – ensure that prep is stocked to appropriate levels and that service areas are set up for efficiency. 
• Keep up to date with industry changes by actively networking with industry peers and venues
• Foster and promote a harmonious working environment within the kitchen and wider outlet team, encouraging open communication during service periods
• Facilitate open communication within the kitchen team to ensure understanding of cuisine standards
• Ensure all food items are rotated to provide continually fresh produce - keep cool rooms and dry stores clean and tidy at all times. 
• Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levels
• Ensures completion of daily mise-en-place lists
• Oversees ordering and stock control 
• Minimise wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastage
• Maintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all times
• Undertaking of kitchen duties when required, including cleaning of equipment and preparing service areas

As our next Head Chef, you will:

• Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests, according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service. 
• Responsible for achieving set profit targets for the outlet.
• Demonstrates superior product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients and ensures this knowledge is filtered down to the wider kitchen team. 
• Keep up to date with industry changes by actively networking with industry peers and venues.
• Foster and promote a harmonious working environment within the kitchen and wider outlet team, encouraging open communication during service periods.
• Facilitate open communication within the kitchen team to ensure understanding of cuisine standards.
• Seasonal a-la-carte menu design and costing with expectation to capture both in-house and local markets.
• Implement daily/weekly specials 
• Banquet menu design to achieve a quality, easily marketed product that is cost effective.
• Assist in achieving set targets on cost of food.
• Monthly accurate stock takes of all consumables.
• Ensures supplies and resources are maintained to within par levels – overseeing ordering and stock control where necessary. 
• Ensures completion of daily mise-en-place lists. 
• Minimises wastage at all times, whilst also ensuring other kitchen Team Members are trained on efficient cooking techniques to minimise wastage.
• Maintain equipment - ensure all care is taken to prolong equipment life by keeping clean and handling with care at all times.

• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude.
• Perform tasks within a timely manner.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team.
• Assist Senior Chefs with menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies are available for service.
• Ensure that all service and brand standards are met while on shift. 

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge. 

Located in the heart of Sydney, Dixson & Son’s achieved hatted status within first few months of opening and is looking to add a demi chef de partie to help it achieve its ambitions.

About The Role

• Full time permanent position; shifts on a rotating roster

• Rosters based on a 38-hour with additional benefits and overtime available in periods of high demand.

• Excellent remuneration and working conditions

• Work with some of Australia’s best producers and suppliers

• Uniforms supplied and laundered

• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude.
• Perform tasks within a timely manner.
• Hands on management of food service operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Meet and when possible, exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet brand standard guidelines and are maintained. 
• Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
• Consistently strive continually for innovation, high quality and present food in the most complimentary way.
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks in which quality improvement is driven.
• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chefs update Recipe Standards and develop new menus and concepts.

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge. 

• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude.
• Perform tasks within a timely manner.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Assist the Chef de Partie, Junior Sous, Sous, Executive Sous and Executive Chef while working within the Kitchen.
• Organise and operate a section of kitchen and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
• Knowledge of all basic cooking methods including preparation of meats, seafood, starch, fruits and vegetables, desserts.
• Preparing, cooking, and plating outlet or banquet menu items according to established recipes cards and Sofitel F&B Brand standards.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team.
• Assist Senior Chefs with menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies are available for service.
• Ensure that all service and brand standards are met while on shift. 

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge.