The Calile, a family-owned luxury hotel operated by TFE Hotels, has been a benchmark for outstanding hospitality since its opening in 2018. Now entering its seventh year, we are proud to be ranked No. 34 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, marking our third year on the list. This achievement, along with earning a One Michelin Guide key and being listed among Tatler Asia’s Best Hotels 2025, reflects the dedication of our passionate team.

The Mission Statement for The Calile Hotel is straightforward yet ambitious – to deliver the best hotel experience in Australia. From large gestures to the finest details, we are driven to continually delight our guests. We strive to deliver an experience that is authentic and unpretentious, building a genuine relationship with our guests to ensure they wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else whenever they next return to Australia.

The Position

We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Hand to join our team. As a Kitchen Hand, you’ll play a key role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. Your main tasks will include keeping things clean, organised, and helping our talented chefs.

The Person

- Demonstrated experience in a similar role. Previous hotel experience advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of food safety procedures/HACCP
- You enjoy working a flexible roster including shift work,



weekends and public holidays
- You truly believe that teamwork makes the dream work and you revel in being a team player.

Benefits

- Growth and Development opportunities with an expanding global brand
- Discounted on-site parking – $7 flat rate
- Discounted food and beverage at all TFE outlets
- Unlimited complimentary barista coffee whilst on duty
- Global TFE-wide discounted accommodation for staff members, friends, and family (including The Calile Hotel)
- Complimentary stay at The Calile Hotel
- James Street Precinct retailer discounts
- Inclusive and collaborative working culture that encourages diversity in thinking and idea generation

As a Calile team member, you’ll become part of a close-knit team operating one of Brisbane’s busiest hotels. We aim to meet our customer’s needs with honesty, integrity and care. The Calile Hotel has been developed by a local Brisbane family and is operated by TFE as part of the ever-growing TFE Hotels Collections. We are committed to continuous employee training and development, succession planning and career guidance because we know it makes our hotels better places to stay, and work.

A Glimpse of The Calile: https://www.instagram.com/thecalilehotel

📌 Kitchen Hand (Bowen Hills)
🏢 The Calile Hotel
📍 Bowen Hills