Start Your Culinary Career with us!

The Ville Precinct is looking for motivated 1st-year Apprentice Chefs to join our Culinary Team.

This is a great opportunity for a young person who loves food, enjoys being part of a team and wants to turn their passion into a real career in hospitality.

You’ll learn from experienced chefs and gain hands-on experience across some of Townsville’s leading kitchens, working across The Ville Precinct.

What You’ll Learn

As our new 1st Year Apprentice, you’ll get hands-on experience in:

- Preparing and cooking a wide range of fresh produce
- Working across restaurants, events and in-room dining
- Learning à la carte, high-volume production and premium dining
- Developing your knife skills, cooking techniques and kitchen knowledge
- Learning about food safety, hygiene and qualified kitchen standards
- Working with experienced chefs who will teach, coach and support you
- Understanding what it takes to work in a professional kitchen
- Building the skills and confidence to progress through your apprenticeship

Why Start Your Apprenticeship With Us? This isn't just a job — it's the first step towards your career as a chef.

- Gain real-world experience in a premium hospitality environment
- Work alongside experienced chefs and learn from the best
- Gain experience across multiple kitchens, from high-volume to premium dining, all in one apprenticeship.
- Build skills that will set you up for a successful career
- Potential for long-term career opportunities within Morris Group
- Work towards a nationally recognised Chef qualification
- Straight shifts with no split shifts
- Weekend,



late night and public holiday penalty rates
- Uniform provided and free staff parking
- Staff discounts and a range of additional employee benefits including EAP services

Who Are We Looking For? You might be right for us if you:

- Want to learn how a professional kitchen really works
- Are reliable, positive and willing to get stuck in
- Strong communication, planning and organisation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible availability, including weekend work
- Are happy working in a fast-paced setting
- Take pride in your work and want to keep improving
- Are interested in building a long-term career in Culinary

About Us The Ville Precinct is North Queensland’s premier destination for dining, events and entertainment, located in Townsville and offering a vibrant tropical experience on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. As part of Morris Group, The Ville sits alongside a collection of luxury hospitality brands including Ardo, Orpheus Island Lodge and Mt Mulligan Lodge, with a broader portfolio extending through Morris Hospitality in Melbourne. With award-winning restaurants, world-class facilities and a strong focus on sustainability, The Ville and Ardo are committed to creating exceptional guest experiences while contributing to a net zero future. Across hospitality, tourism, gaming and corporate services, the group fosters a workplace culture centred on wellbeing, teamwork, collaboration and making a positive impact. Come and start your culinary journey with The Ville Precinct and learn, grow and build your future with us.

📌 Apprentice Chefs - The Ville Precinct (Townsville)
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