Lead Chef - Onboard Culinary Mastery

Journey Beyond group.; Airlie Beach; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences

Study Assistance Policy

Parental Leave program

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Journey Beyond group. is looking for a Head Chef to manage the daily operations of the Cruise Whitsundays production kitchen. This role demands culinary excellence and strong leadership skills to maintain high food quality and compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role and a passion for exceptional catering experiences. Benefits include generous discounts on travel, attractive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar position, preferably with bulk food preparation experience.
• Track record of achieving labour productivity and production efficiency targets.
• Skills to maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production meetings and resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide culinary leadership during peak demand periods.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery (Mandatory)

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Mandatory)

Food Safety Supervisor

Job description

Journey Beyond group. is looking for a Head Chef to manage the daily operations of the Cruise Whitsundays production kitchen. This role demands culinary excellence and strong leadership skills to maintain high food quality and compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role and a passion for exceptional catering experiences. Benefits include generous discounts on travel, attractive salary, and opportunities for career progression.