Chef (Luxury Vessel) | 2027 Season | Horizontal Falls

Journey Beyond; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond

Study Assistance Policy

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Job summary

Journey Beyond is seeking a talented Chef to join our luxury houseboat team, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for guests on board. You will manage the end-to-end galley operation for up to 20 guests and crew, including menu planning, provisioning, cooking and service in a remote tourism setting.

The role requires strong culinary skills, creativity and the ability to work independently within a small onboard team, maintaining high standards of hygiene and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery Certificate is required.
• WA Food Handling Supervisor certification is required.
• First Aid, CPR and WA RSA certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver a first-class menu experience for up to 20 guests and crew onboard.
• Independently manage all aspects of the onboard galley, including food prep, cooking, presentation and service.
• Manage provisioning, ordering, inventory and stock control to maintain stock levels and control food costs within budget.
• Collaborate with the onboard team to deliver seamless dining experiences.
• Engage with guests to provide a personalised dining experience and incorporate feedback.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen meeting health, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Adhere to SOPs and vessel standards for the onboard living and working environment.

Education

Commercial Cookery Certificate

WA Food Handling Supervisor

First Aid

CPR

WA RSA

Job description

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.

Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.

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. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

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.

Key responsibilities will include :

• 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.