At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create unforgettable dining experiences for guests.
- Company: Join Australia's leading experiential tourism business, Cruise Whitsundays.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous travel discounts, attractive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a vibrant team culture await you!
- Why this job: Make lasting memories while working in stunning locations like the Great Barrier Reef.
- Qualifications: Must have 3+ years in a similar role and Cert III in Commercial Cookery.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach, is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.
Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia's first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.
From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there's no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won't find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with.
About Journey Beyond
Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional with a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience through food quality and service. The Senior Sous Chef of production is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the Cruise Whitsundays production kitchen, ensuring the efficient planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality catering across all business operations. This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for coordinating production activities, supervising kitchen teams and ensuring food is produced safely, consistently and on schedule for Cruise Café & Bar, onboard vessels, Reefworld, private charters and special events.
Your responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the production kitchen
- Develop and manage daily production plans, workflow schedules and staff allocation
- Oversee all food production activities
- Manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and equipment
- Lead, coach and supervise the production kitchen team
- Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards and WHS requirements
- Lead daily production meetings and resolve operational issues proactively.
About you
You are an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing high quality guest experiences.
To be successful in the role you must have:
- Genuine passion for hospitality and a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience through food quality and service.
- Demonstrated experience in staff management, with the ability to build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Highly self-motivated and energetic, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail across all aspects of kitchen operations, from food preparation and presentation through to hygiene and compliance.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods in line with the demands of the operation.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years in a similar position, preferably with bulk food preparation experience
- Cert III in Commercial Cookery (Mandatory)
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Mandatory)
- Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 - SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety & Level 2 - SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices) (Desirable)
- National Police Clearance (Mandatory)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required
Benefits
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- An attractive salary and positive work environment
- Study Assistance Policy
- A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
- Employee Referral Policy
- Parental Leave program
- Purchased Leave policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
- Discounts at the bar on board vessels
- Free public transport
- Salary sacrifice remote area benefits
Senior Sous Chef | Cruise Whitsundays employer: Journey Beyond
Journey Beyond is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within Australia's leading experiential tourism business. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide generous benefits including study assistance, private health discounts, and attractive travel discounts, all while fostering a collaborative and adventurous work culture. Join us in shaping unforgettable experiences across our iconic rail journeys, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.
