Head Chef

The opportunity

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

With expansive grounds, the resort includes newly renovated hotel accommodation, as well as a restaurant and bar, renowned Eurong Bakery, and a general store.

The 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 al-la-carte service to maintain guest satisfaction rates. Mckenzie's on 75 operates a buffet breakfast, a high-volume buffet dinner and a high quality a 'la carte experience for dinner service. The Eurong Bakery is a very busy outlet and a local favourite amongst visitors to the island. It provides bread, donuts, freshly made sandwiches and a variety of hot food.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, train and manage qualified Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Kitchen Stewards
• Plan and develop menus, considering product availability, service cost, marketing conditions and more
• Daily analysis of and response to guest feedback, guest satisfaction and associate satisfaction information
• Create kitchen work schedules to reflect operating forecasts working to budgets
• Maintain workplace health and safety procedures, manual handling, chemical handling and company policies and procedures
• Responsible for effective training and development, certification, performance evaluation, staff rostering and recruitment

The benefits - conditions apply

• Competitive salary plus performance based KPI's
• Free of charge private accommodation + three meals every day
• $1000 Annual Sealink employee travel allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Free Island 4WD bus tours
• Free ferry transfers to and from the island
• Access to the resort pool and 24/7 staff gym

Role requirements

• 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 Australia's Eastern Queensland coast and is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing 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.