Head Chef

Live, Work and Lead on World Heritage-Listed K'gari (Fraser Island)

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Package inc. private accommodation, all utilities + three meals a day
• Free island tours, ferry trips and 25% off all resort outlets
• SeaLink Employee $1000 national travel benefits allowance
• Access to Employee Training and Award Programs
• Maxxia Corporate Benefits (Novated Leasing)
• Corporate Rates with BUPA health insurance
• Corporate Benefits with ANZ bank
• Access to resort pool + staff gym

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

The Opportunity

With an unbeatable beachfront address on 75 Mile Beach, K'gari Beach Resort is the hub for four-wheel-driving experiences along Fraser Island's east coast. This remote base is only accessible by 4WD and light plane, igniting a sense of adventure in a relaxed coastal escape.

With expansive grounds, the resort includes newly renovated hotel accommodation, restaurant and bar, plus renowned Eurong Bakery, and the General Store.

Our Head Chef will lead the kitchen team in creating unforgettable culinary experiences at McKenzie's on 75 restaurant and the resort's popular bakery, where guests and travellers alike, indulge in modern Australian cuisine.

Working closely with the General Manager, this hands-on role will plan, develop and execute quality high-volume buffet and a-la-carte service to maintain guest satisfaction rates. Mckenzie's on 75 operates a buffet breakfast, a high-volume buffet lunch and a high quality a 'la carte experience for dinner service. The Eurong Bakery is a bustling outlet and a local favourite amongst visitors to the island. It provides bread, donuts, freshly made sandwiches and a variety of hot food throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train and manage Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Kitchen Hands
• Plan and develop menus that considering product availability, seasonality & costings
• Daily analysis of guest feedback & satisfaction metrics, implementing change as required
• Create kitchen work schedules that align with operating forecasts & budgets
• Maintain workplace health and safety procedures, manual handling, chemical handling and company policies & procedures
• Manage effective training and development, certification, performance evaluation, staff rostering and recruitment needs

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a similar leadership role
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
• Certificate III or IV Commercial Cookery
• Diploma Hospitality Management (highly regarded)
• HACCP and Food Safety and Hygiene training
• The right to live and work in Australia

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Fraser Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. Featuring amazing wildlife, towering rainforests and over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby. Plus an iconic beach highway, where else would you rather be?

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

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Visa applicants: To be considered for this role you must have 6 months validity to work for us at time of your application. It is important to note that we do not qualify for 88 days remote work.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.