Sous Chef

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual travel allowance

25% off dining, retail & spa

Employee Training Programs

Employee Award Programs

Free island tours

Free ferry transfers

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym access

Job summary

K’gari is a World Heritage island off Australia’s eastern Queensland coast. SeaLinkK’gari, part of Kelsian Group, seeks a Trade Qualified Executive Sous Chef to lead food operations across four kitchens and three restaurants, delivering exceptional cuisine while living and working on the island.

You will collaborate with chefs, cooks and stewards to uphold safety standards, mentor the team and foster a strong kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Executive Sous Chef (essential)
• 4+ years in a similar role
• Experience in hotel/resort kitchen is highly regarded
• Strong leadership in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Lead food operations across four kitchens and three restaurants.
• Drive daily operations and ensure consistent, high-quality cuisine.
• Mentor and guide cooks, stewards and kitchen staff.
• Uphold food safety standards and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Team mentoring

Operations management

Education

Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery

Diploma Hospitality Management

Job description

Live and Work on World Heritage-ListedK’gari(Fraser Island)

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Annual $1000SeaLinkEmployee Travel Allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free passenger ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Working Life (EAP)
• Access to the resort pool & staff gym

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

The Opportunity

Picture this: you wake up each day on the world's largest sand island, surrounded by pristine beaches, ancient rainforests, and crystal-clear lakes, then head off to work at one of Australia's most significant resort food and beverage operations. This isn't just any job – it's a lifestyle opportunity that combines executive-level responsibility with the unique privilege of living and working in a UNESCO World Heritage environment.

This is a key leadership role within our management team, working closely with and alongside our chefs, cooks, and stewards to deliver consistent, high-quality food operations across the resort. With four kitchens, three restaurants, staff dining rooms, and multiple event spaces, the role requires a hands-on leader who can support daily operations, guide the team, lead food safety standards, and help drive a strong, professional kitchen culture.

About You

We are seeking a Trade Qualified Executive Sous Chef with at least 4 years' experience and a Sous Chef and who has the following qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III or IV Commerical Cookery or equivalent qualification (essential)
• Diploma Hospitality Management (desirable)
• Food Safety and Hygiene training
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchenExperience working in a hotel/resort (highly regarded)

About Us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLinkK'gariis part ofSeaLinkMarine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units 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 asSeaLink, 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.

SeaLinkMarine and Tourism is part of theKelsianGroup - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

Living and working in paradise… we can’t think of anything better!

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

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.