Commis Chef | Eureka 89

Chef & Kitchen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Positive work environment

Career progression

Parental Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased Leave Policy

Study Assistance

Employee Referral Policy

Private Health discounts

Job summary

Eureka 89, located atop Eureka Tower in Melbourne, invites a passionate Commis Chef to join its premium dining and events kitchen on a casual basis. You will work across menus, canapés, desserts and mise en place under skilled chefs, taking ownership of your section and contributing to memorable service.

The role suits developing chefs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities to contribute to intimate tasting dinners, weddings and corporate events at one of Melbourne’s iconic

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Formal culinary qualification such as Commercial Cookery.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients to a consistently high standard.
• Support premium dining and event menus: entrée, dessert, pastry, canapés.
• Run sections with minimal supervision and assist with the pass.
• Ensure mise en place is efficient and ready for service.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front of house and events teams to enhance guest experiences.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, labeling, allergen awareness and stock rotation.

Skills

Experience in kitchen

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Culinary qualification (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

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

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.

www.journeybeyond.com

About the Role

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.

You’ll be supported by experienced chefs while also being trusted to take ownership of your section, work with minimal supervision and contribute to seamless service. From intimate Chef’s Tasting 6-course dinners to milestone celebrations, weddings & corporate events, every shift offers the opportunity to be part of something memorable.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide sponsorship at this time.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 You

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

Applications close at 11:59 pm, Sunday 30th August 2026.

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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Private Health discounts

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.