Chefs Wanted – Brand-New Cairns Airport Lounge! 

• $28.12 + 12% super + penalties 
• Full-Time & Part-Time
• Travel Allowance 
• Premium Lounge Environment

Be part of something new and premium at Cairns Domestic Terminal. Compass Group Australia is launching a luxury airport lounge, and we’re looking for passionate Chefs to deliver first-class dining to travellers on the move.

You’ll bring your skills to a high-end kitchen crafting buffet and à la carte dishes with premium ingredients — all while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, hygiene, and presentation. You'll also play a key role in supporting sustainable, efficient kitchen operations.

What You’ll Need

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery + Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

• Experience in production, buffet or à la carte cooking

• Passion for food and delivering outstanding service

• Flexibility across rostered shifts

• ASIC clearance (we’ll organise it for you)

Benefits

• Uniform + Staff meals 

• Free parking + travel allowance

• Incentives & 100+ retail discounts

• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers)

• Career growth & development opportunities

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au