In-Demand Jobs in Hamilton Island, Qld

Executive Chef
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Culinary experience
1d
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
Quick Apply
7d
Food & Beverage Attendant
Travel + Leisure Co. —Airlie Beach QLD
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
Animal Keeper Supervisor
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
- Gym membership
2h
Baker
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
2h
Liquor Team Member - BWS Cannonvale (Shute Hbr Rd)
Endeavour Group —Cannonvale QLD
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance program
5h
Kitchen Stewards - Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
8h
Buggy Hire Attendant
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Gym membership
8h
Commis Chef - Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant experience
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
8h
Chef Opportunities - Islandwide
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Overtime
- Culinary experience
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Gym membership
8h
Resort Attendant - Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- Resort
- Gym membership
8h
Retail Assistant - HI Designs
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
8h
Demi Chef - Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant experience
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
8h
Cooks - Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
8h
Transport Driver
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Communication skills
8h
Handyperson Leading Hand
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
14h
Assistant Store Manager - Airlie Beach
Ghanda Clothing —Airlie Beach QLD
- Hospitality
- Leadership
16h
Apprentice Chef - Year 2
CCIG Investments Pty Ltd t/a Daydream Island Resort —Whitsunday Islands QLD
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
21h
Conference & Events Manager
CCIG Investments Pty Ltd t/a Daydream Island Resort —Whitsunday Islands QLD
- Hospitality
- Management
- Sales
Quick Apply
21h

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Executive Chef

Hamilton Island Enterprises -
Hamilton Island QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day 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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Executive Chef

Storeperson Driver - Heavy Vehicles

Guest Experience Host

Food & Beverage Attendant

Animal Keeper Supervisor

Baker

Liquor Team Member - BWS Cannonvale (Shute Hbr Rd)

Kitchen Stewards - Hamilton Island

Buggy Hire Attendant

Commis Chef - Hamilton Island

Chef Opportunities - Islandwide

Resort Attendant - Hamilton Island

Retail Assistant - HI Designs

Demi Chef - Hamilton Island

Cooks - Hamilton Island

Transport Driver

Handyperson Leading Hand

Assistant Store Manager - Airlie Beach

Apprentice Chef - Year 2

Conference & Events Manager

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