For over 40 years, The Star Gold Coast has been the heart of the Gold Coast to live, work and play. As a premier destination for entertainment with award-winning restaurants, lively bars, theatrical experiences, casino gaming, stunning event spaces, and over 1,000 rooms, suites and apartments, it offers something for every guest.
Driven by a passionate and dedicated team, our 24/7 integrated resort is full of opportunities to grow, shine, and take your career to the next level. Whether you're ready to embrace a new challenge or step into your next chapter, this is the place to make it happen.
The Star Gold Coast is currently accepting applications for School Based Apprentice Chefs. This is a part-time position working one day of your school week at The Star Gold Coast plus attending assigned TAFE days, you will also have the ability to work on school holidays by mutual agreement. The recruitment process will commence in July, which will include an interview with our Culinary team and work experience opportunity to make sure we are the right match!
The Star Gold Coast is the perfect place to begin your culinary apprenticeship, providing the foundation for your success. With a professional, passionate, and positive approach, you’ll develop key skills and gain valuable real-world experience with potential pathways into a full-time role.
Throughout your journey, you’ll work alongside our talented chefs across a variety of restaurants, cuisines, and kitchens. Our apprentices also have the opportunity to showcase their skills in culinary competitions, with added masterclasses and field trips to enrich learning experiences.
What are we looking for
- A passion for Culinary and curious about a career in cooking
- Studying Hospitality or Kitchen Operations at a local high school
- Good communication skills with a team player mentality
- A hard-working attitude and who are willing to learn
- Natural creativity with a flair for flavour and ingredients
- An understanding that being a chef is a way of life, not just a job
There are many benefits of joining The Star Entertainment Group, including discounts across our properties, laundered uniforms, free meal whilst on shift and an outstanding rewards and recognition program!
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
Our culture
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values: Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We also recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.
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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