Breakfast Chef - Resort

Breakfast Chef - Resort

Daytime breakfast shifts | Work-life balance in a supportive team | Award-winning resort kitchen | Career development opportunities | Staff discounts on accommodation & dining across the resort

Level 4 Hospitality Award $36.81 to $51.54 per hour | Casual | Penalty & Public Holiday Rates

About the company

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is Australia’s premier family resort, located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Home to Penguins Restaurant and our Poolside Café & Bar, we’re renowned for delivering fun, energetic, and memorable experiences for families. Our kitchen team is central to that mission — every plate matters.

About the role

Join our kitchen team as a casual Breakfast Chef, preparing and presenting fresh, high-quality breakfast dishes for resort guests each morning. You’ll work alongside a collaborative kitchen and food & beverage team in a fast-paced, well-supported environment. Reporting to the Head Chef, this role suits a passionate chef who takes pride in quality and presentation.

Duties

• Prepare and present breakfast dishes to exceptional quality standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen at all times
• Implement stock control, rotation, and minimal wastage practices
• Collaborate with the kitchen and F&B team during service
• Uphold all food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a chef or breakfast-focused kitchen role
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (highly regarded)
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Passion for quality plating, presentation, and culinary excellence
• Strong teamwork and ability to perform efficiently under pressure

Culture

People enjoy working in our kitchen team because the energy is real — every shift contributes to experiences families talk about for years. We’re a supportive, fast-paced team where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged. At Paradise Resort, we reward the right attitude and invest in people who want to build a career in hospitality.

Benefits

• Competitive casual rates
• Daytime breakfast shifts — no late nights
• Staff discounts on accommodation at Paradise Resort Gold Coast
• Discounts across all food & beverage outlets on property
• Career development and progression opportunities within the resort
• Work in one of Australia’s most iconic family resort environments
• Supportive kitchen culture with an experienced, collaborative team
• Employee Assistance Program

Click APPLY and attach your resume and a brief cover letter. Tell us about your signature dish — we’d love to hear it! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 business days.

For more about Paradise Resort Gold Coast, visit: www.paradiseresort.com.au