Kitchenhand

Kelsian Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsian Group's SeaLink Sydney Harbour division is recruiting a Kitchenhand to support our onboard catering operations aboard Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson, and the Starship Group yachts on Sydney Harbour.

Under the guidance of the Chef, you'll set up and stock the galley, keep surfaces spotless, wash up, assist with food prep, and help with deliveries and stock rotation. No experience is required—trainable individuals who show energy and reliability thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock the kitchen before every cruise
• Keep every surface, station and equipment spotless
• Wash up and reset stations so service runs smoothly
• Assist with food prep and plating
• Receive and organise deliveries, rotate stock
• Pack down and reset the vessel after each cruise

Job description

Sydney's Best Kitchen View

Trade the four walls for harbour views. Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group are on the hunt for a Kitchenhand who's ready to bring the hustle — someone bright, energetic, and hard-working who wants a job that actually feels different every day!

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Chef, the Kitchenhand is the engine room of our catering operations — the person who makes sure everything else in the galley can run at full speed. Day to day, you'll:

• Set up and stock the kitchen before every cruise
• Keep every surface, station and piece of equipment spotless
• Wash up and reset stations at pace so service never misses a beat
• Lend a hand with food prep and plating
• Help receive and organise deliveries, rotating stock so nothing sits a day longer than it should
• Pack down and reset the vessel at the end of each cruise, ready for the next one

What sets this apart from a normal kitchen job is the setting: you're on the water, with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House sliding past while you work. No two shifts feel the same — one cruise is a corporate lunch, the next a sunset function, the next a boat full of tourists seeing the Harbour for the first time. If you've got ambitions beyond the pot sink, we notice the people who show up, work hard, and want more.

About You

You're a hardworking, reliable person with a keen eye for detail — you notice when something's out of place and sort it without being asked. You keep your composure and pace when service gets slammed, take hygiene and food safety seriously simply because it's how you work, and back your crewmates up without waiting to be asked twice. You've got the stamina for a full shift on your feet, plus the flexibility for evenings and weekends — and you bring a positive energy that lifts the people working around you.

No experience required. We'll teach you the ropes — you bring the drive.

Applications close by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026

About Us

SeaLink Sydney Harbour operates a fleet of commercial vessels on Sydney Harbour. Our brands include Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group.

SeaLink Sydney Harbour is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism which is one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with operations 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 & Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, the USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

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.