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Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef’s tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

Journey Beyond is Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, operating 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and comprises brands including: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; Outback Spirit; Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; Cruise Whitsundays; Rottnest Express; The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour; Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures; Darwin Harbour Cruises; Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

We are seeking a motivated, passionate and experienced Chef to join our team at Eureka 89. This is a full-time position. In this hands-on role, you will prepare and cook all dishes for our six and eight-course Chef’s Tasting menu and event canap e9s. You will also maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene and develop expertise in your assigned specialty.

Your duties will include:

1. Culinary Expertise and Presentation: Develop expertise in assigned menu specialty, efficiently preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes while contributing to recipe development and menu planning.
2. Food Safety and Stock Management: Ensure food is stored correctly with good stock rotation, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and monitor stock levels to assist with ordering supplies and minimise waste.
3. Training and Team Collaboration: Manage and train Junior/Commis Chefs, sharing knowledge to enhance team performance and collaborate with Executive and Head Chef for smooth kitchen operations.
4. Adaptability and Time Management: Manage time effectively, work quickly under pressure, and remain open to taking on new tasks or adapting to different roles to support overall kitchen functionality.

This is a hands-on position requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week, including weekends and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 12 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 00:00hrs.

If you have strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide any sponsorships at this time.

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (preferred)
• Provide First Aid & CPR (preferred)
• Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)
• Knowledge of industry best practices

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality food unsupervised, with knowledge of all sections
• Can ensure a kitchen meets all compliance and regulations, including hygiene and food safety guidelines
• Appropriate knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods and best practices
• Ability to show initiative to take on more responsibility
• Ability to control food production to maximise quality and efficiency
• Monitor and train junior kitchen team, while supporting the Kitchen Management
• Good leadership skills, with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in English
• Entitlement to work in Australia

Note: A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don’t wait, apply now!

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• An attractive salary with an annual performance / salary review
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise