Cruise Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen on Sydney Harbour

Australian Cruise Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on board

Harbour cruise environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Australia Cruise Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Showboat 2 kitchen, operating from King Street Wharf, Sydney. You will lead a team under the Head Chef, ensuring high-quality, well-presented dishes and smooth daily operations aboard a harbour cruise.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a senior kitchen, strong leadership and food-safety knowledge, and Australian working rights. Coastal cruise experience is highly regarded and meals are provided on board.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and kitchen procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make effective decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of current food safety and industry best practices.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cruise, hotel, function or high-volume catering experience is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights – Australian Citizen or PR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head Chef to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Assist with menu development and execution.
• Lead, mentor and train kitchen staff.
• Plan and coordinate food preparation and monitor product quality.
• Ensure food is prepared and served efficiently to standards.
• Maintain stock control and minimise waste.
• Oversee staff scheduling and performance management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised kitchen environment.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Resolve operational challenges confidently and promptly.
• Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation on board.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Australia Cruise Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the Showboat 2 kitchen, operating from King Street Wharf, Sydney. You will lead a team under the Head Chef, ensuring high-quality, well-presented dishes and smooth daily operations aboard a harbour cruise.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a senior kitchen, strong leadership and food-safety knowledge, and Australian working rights. Coastal cruise experience is highly regarded and meals are provided on board.