Kitchen Steward

Role summary

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The Kitchen Steward supports the culinary team by washing dishes and cookware, cleaning kitchen equipment, maintaining storerooms, removing waste and keeping food-preparation areas hygienic and organised. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, safety-conscious and able to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen. Previous stewarding, commercial kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with the ability to follow food-safety procedures, communicate well with colleagues and maintain high cleanliness standards.

About the employer

Pullman Cairns International is a five-star Accor hotel located in the centre of Cairns, Queensland, close to the Great Barrier Reef, the Esplanade and the city’s dining and entertainment precinct. The hotel provides accommodation, restaurants, bars, conference facilities, leisure amenities and event services for business and holiday guests. As part of Accor, one of the world’s major hospitality groups, Pullman operates within an international network of hotels and offers employees opportunities to develop their hospitality careers. The property places strong emphasis on professional guest service, teamwork, quality standards and memorable experiences. Kitchen Stewards support the hotel’s food-and-beverage operations behind the scenes, helping chefs and service teams maintain an efficient, safe and hygienic working environment.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with strong opportunities in hospitality, especially in Cairns, Queensland, where hotels, resorts, restaurants and tour operators regularly recruit kitchen, housekeeping and guest-service staff. Cairns has a warm tropical lifestyle, multicultural communities, outdoor cafés and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Living costs, particularly rent, can be high, so shared accommodation and reliable transport are useful. Common visa pathways include the Working Holiday visa for eligible young travellers, employer-sponsored visas and student visas with work rights. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, including age limits, health insurance and work restrictions. Relocating usually requires a tax file number, Australian bank account and suitable accommodation. Cairns’ wet season brings heavy rain, while the dry season is cooler and popular with visitors.