Commis Chef | Eureka 89

Food and Wine; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond旅

Salary and positive work environment

Progression opportunities

Parental Leave Program

Job summary

Eureka 89, the premium dining space atop Eureka Tower in Melbourne, is seeking a casual Commis Chef to join the kitchen brigade. This hands-on role suits a developing chef aiming to sharpen skills in a fast-paced, premium dining and events environment.

You will work across menus, canapés, desserts, pastries, and mise en place, with responsibility for preparing ingredients, running sections, and assisting with the pass. A focus on food safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a similar kitchen role
• Formal culinary qualification (Commercial Cookery)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Australian working rights
• Clear communication and attention to detail
• Safety-focused and hygienic approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients to a high standard
• Support delivery of premium dining & events menus
• Run sections with minimal supervision and assist with the pass
• Produce efficient mise en place and set up kitchen stations
• Work with kitchen, Front of House & Events for guest experiences
• Maintain food safety, labeling, allergens & stock rotation

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Commis Chef to join Eureka 89's kitchen brigade on a casual basis. This hands-on role is ideal for a developing chef who wants to sharpen their skills in a fast-paced, premium dining & events environment, working across carefully executed menus, elegant canapés, desserts, entrées and high-quality mise en place.

• Preparing & cooking ingredients with pride to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the delivery of premium dining & event menus, including entrée, dessert, pastry & canapé preparation
• Running sections with minimal supervision & assisting with the pass when required
• Producing efficient, high-quality mise en place & setting up kitchen stations for smooth service
• Working closely with the kitchen brigade, Front of House & Events teams to deliver standout guest experiences
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, labelling, allergen awareness & stock rotation practices
• Helping minimise waste, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and uphold all WHS & operational standards
• Bringing flexibility, energy and a team-first mindset to a dynamic seven-day operation

About the Employer

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., Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 22 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will be a passionate, reliable and detail-focused chef who is hungry to learn, proud of their craft, and excited by the idea of cooking in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues. They'll thrive in a busy kitchen, communicate clearly and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every service.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 1 year's experience in a similar kitchen role
• A formal culinary qualification, such as Commercial Cookery (or similar)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Confidence preparing ingredients & running sections independently
• Intermediate cooking skills, strong presentation standards & genuine pride in producing quality food
• Excellent communication, attention to detail & a collaborative approach
• A safety-focused mindset & commitment to hygiene, consistency & continuous improvement
• Australian working rights

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

If you're ready to build your culinary career somewhere truly elevated, this is your opportunity to join Eureka 89 and be part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences high above Melbourne.

Work Environment

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel, experiences & merchandise
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Parental Leave Program