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Crystalbrook Flynn in Cairns CBD is seeking a Cook to join its vibrant onsite culinary team. This casual role offers 16–24 hours per week on a rotating seven day roster, including weekends and holidays, with room to grow in a modern kitchen that celebrates bold flavours and presentation. You will assist Chefs with prep, cooking and plating, keep a clean, safe workstation and uphold WHS standards, and contribute to a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate has busy kitchen experience, a genuine passion for quality dishes, strong communication and flexibility; a trade qualification is preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight food safety, teamwork and reliability, and show your availability and interest in development.
Crystalbrook Flynn is the social butterfly of Cairns — bold, energetic and always at the centre of the action.
Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD and just steps from the Esplanade, Crystalbrook Flynn brings together stylish accommodation, vibrant dining and a lively sense of personality. With 311 rooms and suites, three of the city’s most exciting restaurants and bars, two glass swimming pools, conference and event spaces, Eleme Day Spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, Crystalbrook Flynn is designed for connection, celebration and memorable guest experiences.
Fresh, fun and full of energy, Crystalbrook Flynn is a hotel that never stands still - where innovation, style and tropical city living come together.
The Opportunity:
Join the Culinary team at Crystalbrook Flynn and bring your passion for food to life in a creative kitchen that celebrates modern dining and bold flavours. This casual position offers 16–24 hours per week, providing flexibility and the chance to grow your skills in a supportive, professional environment.
As a Cook, you will assist our Chefs with the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes - maintaining consistency, care and attention to detail with every plate. You will take pride in working within a clean, well-organised kitchen, upholding safety and hygiene standards, and supporting a positive, collaborative team culture.
The Talent:
You are enthusiastic, reliable and take pride in your craft. With a strong work ethic and genuine love for food, you approach every shift with curiosity and care - contributing to a kitchen culture that is professional, supportive and passionate about quality.
- Previous experience in a Cook role within a busy kitchen environment
- A genuine passion for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and WH&S standards
- Ability to maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation
- Excellent communication skills and a cooperative, team-focused approach
- High attention to detail and consistency under pressure
- Flexibility to work across a rotating seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Relevant trade qualification or culinary training (preferred)
Why Us:
At Crystalbrook Collection, you will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, passionate and diverse environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing, including:
- 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
- $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
- Enhanced parental leave and lifestyle benefits
- A commitment to a green future through sustainable luxury practices
- Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
- Online learning and training platforms and tailored career development pathways
- A culture of collaboration, diversity and elevated experiences
- Limitless career opportunities in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
- Regular service recognition and team engagement events
Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, home to one of Australia’s newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.
In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027. With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.