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Executive Chef
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- Culinary experience
3h
Male Support Worker – Airlie Beach / Jubilee Pocket, QLD
Wise Healthcare Pty Ltd —Airlie Beach QLD
- $30 - $35 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
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8h
Purchasing and Expediting Manager
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse experience
- Gym membership
Storeperson Driver - Heavy Vehicles
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Employee discount
Guest Experience Host
Travel + Leisure Co. —Airlie Beach QLD
- Part-time
- Hotel experience
- Resort
- Professional development assistance
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Food & Beverage Attendant
Travel + Leisure Co. —Airlie Beach QLD
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Professional development assistance
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Spa Therapist - Wumurdaylin
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Gym membership
3h
Demi Chef
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Kitchen
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
3h

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Executive Chef

Hamilton Island Enterprises -
Hamilton Island QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
3 hours ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Culinary experience
Certificate III
Culinary Arts
Driver Licence
Budgeting
Leadership

Full Job Description

EXECUTIVE CHEF – Events, Functions, Weddings & Corporate Events

Hamilton Island is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for our Events, Functions, Weddings, and Corporate portfolio. This is a leadership role for a creatively driven chef who thrives on transforming ideas into wonder-filled experiences.

Whether it’s an intimate beachfront wedding, a tailored corporate event, or a grand island celebration like Hamilton Island Race Week, you will define the benchmark for culinary excellence at one of Australia’s most iconic destinations.

Operating in an ever-evolving events environment, no two days will be the same. You will collaborate closely with clients, event planners, and specialist audio & visual partners to reimagine venues, design immersive themed experiences, and deliver food that not only meets expectations but elevates the entire event. Balancing innovation with operational excellence, you will lead a hands-on team while developing future culinary leaders, ensuring every event reflects creativity, precision, and the unique spirit of Hamilton Island.

Why you’ll love working with us

Lead creative, high-profile events across an iconic island destination!
Live and work in paradise with reef views, no traffic, on island perks and food & beverage discounts
Career development through Hamilton Island’s large culinary network and in-house training opportunities

Your Role

As Executive Chef, you’ll oversee culinary delivery for Hamilton Island’s entire functions portfolio. You will manage menus, operations, food quality, financial performance, and team leadership across our high-output events kitchen.

Where you’ll make an impact

Lead culinary delivery across weddings, corporate events, and island-wide celebrations
Translate client visions into bespoke, memorable food experiences
Create and evolve highly customisable menus, built from curated base offerings
Work closely with audio & visual partners to transform venues and themed spaces
Deliver varied, hands-on service across constantly changing event environments
Ensure no two event days are the same through creative execution and adaptability
Support activities and outlet offerings as part of the broader events operation
Develop, mentor, and plan future career pathways for chefs within your team
Manage staffing, rostering, inventory, budgets, and P&L performance
Uphold food safety, hygiene, and WH&S standards at all times

What we’re looking for

You are a flexible, forward-thinking culinary leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. You are passionate about creativity, enjoy bringing concepts to life, and understand the importance of developing people alongside delivering exceptional events.

To be successful, you will need:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
Valid Driver Licence (Essential)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Head Chef or Executive Chef position
Proven experience in high-volume catering and off-site food service
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and succession planning skills
Experience with budgeting, procurement, and food costing
High standards of food quality, creativity, and presentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, or equivalent systems

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!

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