Join Our Team

We are thrilled to offer a captivating opportunity to an exceptional and enthusiastic Head Chef to spearhead our team. In this pivotal role, you will directly collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in crafting and implementing remarkable menus while upholding impeccable standards of food excellence and presentation.

Moreover, you will oversee the seamless day-to-day functioning of the kitchen operations within the Palm House kitchen, including Live interactive Buffet, room service for our 196 rooms and our premium VIP Orpheus room.

The Role

Accountable for their assigned section and to ensure correct procedures are adhered to in daily food preparation.  Monitor the quality of the food and strive for high productivity in line with the objectives set and established by the management. Acts as a direct link between the Executive Sous Chef, kitchen department and stewarding department. This role is accountable for the culinary department when the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef are not on property.

About You

• Formal trade qualification in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience as a senior Chef.
• Extensive knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and culinary trends.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead, coach and mentor a team.
• Excellent organisational and time management ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing and delicious dishes.
• Extensive knowledge of monitoring food costs, minimising waste, managing labour costs, and driving revenue.
• A working understanding of and ability to maintain food safety standards and HACCP.

Why join us

• Work in the region’s premier destination for dining, events, and entertainment.
• Permanent Full-Time position.
• Competitive remuneration package including assistance with relocation expenses for ideal candidates.
• Attractive remuneration, negotiable based on qualifications, skills and experience.
• Idyllic location in tropical North Queensland
• Straight shifts – no split shifts.
• Uniforms supplied and 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 and management levels and between sister properties around Australia.

About Us

The Ville is tropical North Queensland’s premier destination for dining, events and entertainment; located in gorgeous Townsville 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, world-class facilities and entertainment, The Ville is one of Queensland’s hottest tourism destinations. 

Our parent company, Morris Group, also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in North Queensland including Ardo, Orpheus Island Lodge, and Mt Mulligan Lodge, in addition to owning Morris Hospitality, a Melbourne-based hospitality company that operates some of the city’s most iconic hotels.

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 to make a positive impact for the world around us.

Please note: Applicants must have eligible working rights in Australia.

Morris Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, including race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or age.