At a Glance
- Tasks: Create unforgettable dining experiences on a luxury houseboat for guests.
- Company: Join Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous travel discounts, study assistance, and health benefits.
- Other info: Work 10-12 days onboard with 3-4 days off in Broome.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills in a stunning setting while making lasting memories.
- Qualifications: Must have a Commercial Cookery Certificate and experience in premium hospitality.
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
Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region's most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.
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 seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team working on our luxury houseboat, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. This unique role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while providing high-end service in an unforgettable setting. This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of the onboard galley, including ordering, provisioning, food preparation and delivery of exceptional dining experiences for up to 20 guests and crew members working onboard the vessel.
- Execute and deliver a first-class menu experience, including breakfast, lunch, grazing platters, dinner and dessert, while preparing and presenting high-quality meals tailored to guest dietary requirements and seasonal ingredients.
- Independently manage all aspects of the onboard kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, presentation and service, while maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards.
- Manage food provisioning, ordering, inventory and stock control, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained onboard, food costs are controlled within budget, and all ingredients meet quality and freshness standards.
- Collaborate with the onboard team to deliver seamless dining experiences.
- Engage with guests to provide a personalised dining experience, incorporating feedback and preferences where appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, food safety and HACCP requirements.
- Adhere to all SOPs, operational procedures and vessel standards relevant to the role and the onboard living and working environment.
About You
We are looking for an individual with prior experience as a Chef, preferably within remote tourism, luxury lodges, private yachts, cruise operations or other premium hospitality environments. You will have strong culinary skills and creativity, with the ability to independently manage a kitchen operation while working collaboratively within a small, close-knit onboard team. You will possess strong time management skills, work effectively under pressure and adapt as required to varying guest needs or preferences.
A vital aspect of this role is your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This position works in a guest-facing kitchen, where you will be required to interact and engage with the guests while performing your Chef duties.
Essential requirements for this role include a Commercial Cookery Certificate, WA Food Handling Supervisor, First Aid, CPR and WA RSA. All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as part of the onboarding stage.
What We Offer
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences.
- Study Assistance Policy.
- Employee Referral Policy.
- Parental Leave program.
- Purchased Leave policy.
- Private Health discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.
- Salary sacrifice remote area benefits.
This position works "swings" of 10-12 days onboard with 3-4 days off in Broome. If you have a passion for cooking, a flair for creativity, and a desire to provide unforgettable dining experiences, we would love to hear from you! Join us in creating remarkable moments for our guests onboard our luxury houseboat.
Chef (Luxury Vessel) | 2027 Season | Horizontal Falls in Sydney 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.
