Shipboard Sous Chef – High-Volume Catering Lead

Chef & Kitchen; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Journey Beyond travel

Study assistance policy

Career progression opportunities

Employee referral policy

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Private health discounts

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Discounts at Cruise Café & Bar

Discounts at onboard bars

Free public transport

Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Job summary

Journey Beyond is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for our land-based production kitchen, reporting to the Catering Supervisor. You will oversee operations across vessels and offshore services, delivering exceptional catering in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, staff management, and a commitment to high culinary standards with a focus on safety, hygiene, and waste minimisation. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods is required.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery (Mandatory)
• Driver Licence (Mandatory)
• SITHFAB021 – QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol (Mandatory)
• SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set (Mandatory)
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & CPR (Mandatory)
• Blue Card (Working with Children’s check — QLD) (Mandatory)
• Elements of Shipboard Safety (Mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff during preparation and service, ensuring consistency in food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinating team efforts to deliver timely and high‑quality catering products across various areas of the business.
• Maintain strict standards of cleanliness and food safety, conducting regular inspections and audits in line with Australian Food Safety Standards and HACCP protocols.
• Assist the Catering Supervisor with stock control processes, including ordering, inventory management, and minimising waste to enhance kitchen efficiency.
• Foster a positive team culture through clear communication and leadership, mentoring team members to promote continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Driver Licence

RSA (SITHFAB021)

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set (SITSS00069)

First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)

Working with Children’s Check (Blue Card)

Shipboard Safety (Elements of Shipboard Safety)

Job description

Journey Beyond is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for our land-based production kitchen, reporting to the Catering Supervisor. You will oversee operations across vessels and offshore services, delivering exceptional catering in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, staff management, and a commitment to high culinary standards with a focus on safety, hygiene, and waste minimisation. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods is required.