Nineteen at The Star has offered an elevated dining experience to its guests since first opening their doors on the Gold Coast in 2018. Showcasing a chic rooftop restaurant and sundrenched lounge bar, the venue features incredible views of the glittering Gold Coast skyline and a luxe rooftop location.
Situated on level 19 of The Darling Hotel, the restaurant showcases a 90-seat dining area, opening out onto an infinity pool with sweeping views across the Pacific Ocean, as well as a private dining area catering to more intimate functions. A stand-out is the restaurant’s impressive, double-heighted, glass framed wine room with a capacity to hold more than 3,500 wine bottles.
With a commitment to sourcing premium and sustainable produce, the team works closely with farmers & producers to curate and present their menu with finesse and culinary craftmanship in a way that reflects their respect for nature’s gifts. We feature grass, grain and wagyu beef, AOC oysters, Australian bay lobsters just to name some of our produce list. A wood fire grill and oven feature as a thread that runs through the menu offering. Whether it is our steaks or duck from our dry aged cabinet kissing the grill or some of our coral trout roasted in the wood fire oven. The kitchen is open to the dining room allowing a seamless extension between chef and our guests to create a real hospitality experience.
We are immensely proud of the awards Nineteen has won to date (listed below), and now have an exciting opportunity for a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead our team to elevate this unique dining experience to an unprecedented level.
What can we offer?
- High profile career move, with plenty of opportunities for personal brand exposure
- Competitive salary, incentive plan and entitlements
- Flexible hours with a rare in sector work/life balance
- Uniform prepared and ready for you daily on property
- Generous paid Leave for primary and secondary carers
- Group-wide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
- Well-structured, supportive management team with industry leading resources available
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Extensive industry experience with a proven ability in culinary, coupled with a natural people management style who enjoys bringing the best out in the team
- Previous experience in a high-volume, well recognised Restaurant (Hatted ideal) and comfortable in dealing with high-expectation clientele
- Extensive knowledge of European cuisine with the ability to use Eastern and Western ingredients, with Wood fire cooking experience (favourable)
- Comfortable working in partnership with different teams to take ownership for the efficient and effective operation of the outlet and all work activities.
- Comfortable writing menus, recipe development, plate presentations and implement special items
If you are passionate about joining The Star Entertainment Group and are interested in taking this exciting step in your career, please apply now!
We are proud to share the awards Nineteen has won to date, and look forward to celebrating more as this venue continues to elevate the culinary offering in South East Queensland:
Australian Good Food Guide
1 Hat - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 - Three Glasses
Hotel Management Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence
2021 - Best Hotel Restaurant - Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific - WINNER
Australia's Wine List of The Year Awards 2020 - Three Glasses
Hotel Management Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence
2020 - Best Hotel Restaurant - Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific - WINNER
Delicious 100
2019 - Experts 100 Queensland - 22nd
Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering Host plus Awards for Excellence
2020 - Best Fine Dining Restaurant - QLD & NT - FINALIST
2019 - Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant - QLD & NT - WINNER
The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATNIUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
It’s your time to SHINE!
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