Assistant/Sous Chef (Queensland)

About UsGemLife is one of Australia's fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. Known for architecturally designed communities, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences, we are proud to be a newly ASX-listed business built on passion, integrity, and respect.Bring your culinary creativity to the table
- literally.As GemLife's event portfolio expands, we're searching for a passionate Assistant/Sous Chef to join our Events & Lifestyle team and support the delivery of high-quality food experiences at our lifestyle and corporate events.Working alongside our Executive Chef, you'll help elevate the resident and guest experience across our national resort network. From long-table dinners and cocktail parties to wellness experiences and launch events, this is a dynamic hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, quality, and service.This is initially a part time role across 3 days per week, with occasional weekends and some overnight travel required. You will be working across premium, high-profile lifestyle and corporate events elevating the experience of residents living at a GemLife Resort.What you'll be doing:Assist in the preparation and delivery of fresh, high-quality food for resident, staff and corporate eventsWork alongside our Executive Chef to execute event catering across multiple locationsSupport with kitchen operations, setup, pack-down, and onsite logisticsContribute to creative menu planning, event themes, and special dietary requirementsMaintain food safety and hygiene standards across all environmentsHelp deliver and evolve GemLife's signature culinary experiences such as GemLife Eats and SMEG showcasesBe flexible to travel across events, resorts, and venues as requiredStep into the lead chef role when required, including during periods of leave or concurrent eventsWhat you'll bring:Minimum 3+ years' experience as a chef, sous chef or catering chefRelevant commercial cookery qualificationPassion for event catering and delivering exceptional culinary experiencesStrong organisational skills and calm under pressureExperience working offsite in varied venues and adapting to mobile kitchen setupsHigh attention to food presentation, quality and service consistencyFood safety certification and understanding of allergen managementTeam player mindset with a flexible and solutions-focused approachWhy Join GemLife? Be part of a supportive, friendly, and fast-growing teamWork in a beautiful resort environmentEnjoy part-time hours with the opportunity to grow with the companyMake a meaningful impact on the homeowner experienceOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentReady to be part of something bigger and bring your creativity with food to the GemLife tables? Apply now with your CV and cover letter so we can understand why you're the recent Sous Chef! Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlb74