Chefs and Culinary Professionals

JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you passionate about the art of cooking and the world of gastronomy? Do you thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments, creating mouthwatering dishes that delight the senses? If so, we have the perfect opportunities for you to showcase your culinary skills and join our dynamic team of Culinary Professionals.
THE VILLE RESORT-CASINO
The Ville Resort-Casino is tropical North Queensland's premier destination for dining, events and entertainment - located in gorgeous Townsville and boasting 300 days of sunshine every year. Rising from the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, The Ville combines casual sophistication with the vibrant, playful spirit of modern Australia. Featuring award-winning restaurants (including Miss Songs and Quarterdeck), world-class facilities and entertainment, The Ville is one of Queensland's hottest tourism destinations.
ARDO HOTEL
Ardo is a brand new $88 million dollar hotel that opened in Townsville, next-door to The Ville, in late 2023. It's arrival brings elevated relaxation and rejuvenation to North Queensland's premier leisure and entertainment precinct, nestled on the edge of the Coral Sea with uninterrupted views across to Magnetic Island. It's sprawling hotel suites, world-class dining outlets (including Marmor and Terasu), day spa and signature rooftop pool deck and bar combine to celebrate the spirit of the tropics with unique Ardo flair.
THE ROLE
We are seeking talented culinary staff for a range of chef positions across all of our venues to help bring this spectacular destination to life. Available roles include:
- Sous Chef
- Junior Sous Chef
- Senior Chef de Partie
- Chef de Partie
- Demi Chef
All chef roles will be responsible for assisting with leading and managing the kitchen, menu design and recipe creation, WHS compliance, training/developing junior workers and ensuring the consistent delivery of high standards through every service.
ABOUT YOU
All chefs will be required to demonstrate:
- formal trade qualifications in a relevant field;
- minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role;
- ability to create new menu ideas & assist with menu preparation;
- ability to work collaboratively in a high-energy kitchen;
- ability to multitask & maintain 5-star standards of quality & service;
- strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques & kitchen equipment;
- ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment;
- keen eye for detail & a passion for creating visually appealling & delicious dishes;
- keen interest & passion for keeping up-to-date with industry trends;
- a working understanding of & ability to maintain food safety standards & HACCP;
- excellent communication skills; and
- flexibility to work various shifts including weekends, nights & public holidays.
WHY JOIN US?
At The Ville Resort-Casino and the Ardo Hotel, we offer our employees:
- the opportunity to work in a world-class luxury hotel;
- permanent full-time position
- annual salary range of $70,000 - $90,000 (depending on qualifications, skills & experience)
- assistance with relocation expenses will be considered for ideal candidates
- straight shifts (no splits)
- all uniforms supplied & laundered
- free car parking
- employee assistance program
- corporate discount on health insurance
- paid parental leave
- generous discounts across Morris Group
- permanent career opportunities with pathways into leadership & management levels & between sister properties around Australia
ABOUT US
The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel operate as part of Morris Group, a collection of business spread across Australia and the world, operating in industries including tourism, aviation, hospitality and technology.
Morris Group also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges across Queensland, the Northern Escape Collection. The NEC portfolio currently includes Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mount Mulligan Lodge.
Morris Group also includes Colonial Leisure Group, offering a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs and restaurants. After starting with CBCo Brewing in Margaret River WA, CLG is now largely based in Victoria with venues including the Albert Park Hotel, Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, Half Moon, The Vincent, O'Connell's and Lucky Coq, and also the Julatten Hotel in Queensland.
As part of Morris Group, we are passionate about driving sustainability action and being part of the shift toward a net zero future. That's why sustainable practices are at the heart of everything we do. We live and breathe it so that future generations can enjoy all the spoils our region has to offer. We are continuously working toward group-wide goals that focus on People, Place and Planet. We're on a mission to find a better way to do the work we love and to make a positive impact for the world around us.
If you are looking for a work environment that focuses on employee health and wellbeing and having fun, encourages teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the business and provides a challenge - then we would love to hear from you.