Kitchen Steward

Job Description

The Kitchen Steward supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, pots and equipment, cleaning food-preparation areas, removing rubbish and maintaining hygiene standards. The role may also involve receiving and storing supplies, assisting with basic kitchen tasks and following food-safety procedures. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, well organised and comfortable working in a busy hotel environment. Attention to cleanliness, teamwork and safe manual handling is essential. Previous hospitality or stewarding experience is helpful but may not be required. The successful candidate is expected to work flexibly across shifts, including weekends and public holidays, maintain a professional attitude and comply with workplace health, safety and sanitation requirements.

Company Info

Novotel Surfers Paradise is a hotel located in the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast, close to Surfers Paradise Beach, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. It operates under the Novotel brand, part of Accor, a major international hospitality group with hotels, resorts and accommodation brands across the world. Novotel properties generally focus on comfortable, practical accommodation for business, leisure and family travellers. The Surfers Paradise hotel offers guest rooms, dining and hospitality services supported by teams in front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, kitchen operations, maintenance and administration. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures and opportunities to develop hospitality experience. As an Accor property, the hotel may also provide access to group benefits, training and internal career opportunities, subject to the employment contract and local policies.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island nation with strong job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, education, technology and agriculture. The Gold Coast, where Novotel Surfers Paradise is located, has a relaxed coastal culture, warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a busy tourism economy. Lifestyle costs can be high, particularly rent and transport, so budgeting is important. International applicants need a visa with work rights; common options include Working Holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas and skilled migration pathways. Requirements vary by nationality, age, occupation and qualifications, and applicants should check the Australian Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Relocation usually involves arranging accommodation, a tax file number, bank account, health insurance and local transport. Public transport serves the Gold Coast, while English is essential for workplace communication. Hospitality roles may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holiday shifts.