Chef (Casual) | Eureka 89

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Chef & Kitchen Full time

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef's tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

About Journey Beyond

Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond's impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Chef to join our team at Eureka 89 on a casual basis. You will be responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations and directing the food preparation process to ensure the highest standard and quality of food production for our guests. The Chef will also be responsible for continuously developing our kitchen brigade.

The Chef is hands-on in preparing and cooking all dishes for our Chef Tasting menu 6 or 8 Course, Altitude Dining menu and events. The Chef is also responsible for inventory management, including liaising with suppliers and vendors. The Chef must ensure that the kitchen meets all compliance and regulations, including hygiene and food safety guidelines.

This is a hands-on position, requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week, including weekends and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 12 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 00:00hrs. The Chef's main work location is in the Eureka Tower, with the potential for travel within Australia to alternative Journey Beyond businesses.

About You

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar premium restaurant
  • Commercial Cookery Certificate (essential)
  • Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential)
  • Provide First Aid (preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience producing high-quality food unsupervised, with knowledge of all sections
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to control and direct food preparation process
  • Exceptional attention to detail to ensure all dishes are up to standard
  • Leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor a small team
  • Proficiency with financials to ensure stock control is within budget
  • Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
  • Entitlement to work in Australia

A pre-employment medical may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you. If you have any questions about the position, please call James Watts – HR Advisor on

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now

As a Journey Beyond employee you'll enjoy:

  • General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
  • An attractive hourly rate and positive work environment
  • Study Assistance Policy
  • A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
  • Employee Referral Policy
  • Private Health discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise

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