Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to join our team at Lizard Island Resort. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading our culinary team to produce an excellent standard of food quality and presentation. Apply now to be part of creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests and showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment!

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Friends-and-family discounts across our resorts business
• Live and work on the Great Barrier Reef
• Be part of a professional team, delivering a 5 star guest experience at a Relais & Châteaux and 3 Michelin Key property
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career with a global business

What you will do?

• Oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-volume production meets quality standards for events and daily service
• Support food safety plans and maintain HACCP accreditation standards, advocating for on-site compliance
• Assist in managing departmental budgets, controlling food costs, and coordinating with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and General Manager on menu development, addressing guest feedback, and resolving service-related issues
• Lead kitchen operations, including menu preparation, cooking according to standards, and ensuring consistent quality and service standards, while fostering team development and motivation

More about you

• Strong background in fine dining and luxury resort operations, including South East Asian cuisine
• Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 5 (or equivalent) and minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 3 years’ experience overseeing food and labour costs, menu development, costing, ordering, and inventory control
• Proven ability to use stock control systems, spreadsheets, and business technology; Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred
• Demonstrated capability in leading, motivating, and developing high‑performing kitchen teams
• Forward‑thinking approach with a focus on innovation, quality, and operational excellence

The application period will close on 02/05/2026, unless sufficient qualified candidates are identified sooner.

Who we are

Lizard Island Resort is an exclusive retreat set within the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef, offering access to one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Spread across a 1,013-hectare national park, the resort features just 40 rooms, suites and villas, ensuring privacy and seclusion. Guests enjoy direct access to vibrant coral reefs, 24 private beaches and a range of exceptional experiences – from snorkelling and diving to guided nature walks and luxury spa treatments. With fine dining at Salt Water Restaurant showcasing fresh local produce and personalised service at every touchpoint, Lizard Island delivers an unforgettable escape in a breathtaking paradise.