Chef | Rail

Journey Beyond; Keswick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Competitive salary

Study assistance

Career progression

Referral program

Private health discounts

Employee assistance program

Merchandise discounts

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Job summary

Journey Beyond Rail is seeking an experienced Chef to join the on-train team, responsible for high quality preparation and presentation of the fine dining menu on board our iconic trains.

Reporting to the Chef De Partie on train in a permanent role, you will manage stock levels, maintain hygiene, and ensure HACCP compliance while working away from home up to seven days on a one-week on/one-week-off roster.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and minimum 3 years industry experience in fast paced culinary environment.
• Current Senior First Aid certificate.
• This position is physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Be required to work away from home for up to 7 days at a time, on a one-week on, one week-off roster cycle.
• Professional presentation and guest-facing service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of unique menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.
• Maintaining levels of stock and inventory.
• Hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas; HACCP compliance.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & HACCP

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

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

About Us

Our Rail Division, previously known as Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and Great Southern.

There are very few global journeys considered national treasures, but our trains are, without question, iconic Australian experiences. From the moment our guests (and potentially you!) step aboard these legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of adventure and a sense of something very special about to unfold.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Chef to join the Journey Beyond Rail on-train team. You would be responsible for the high quality preparation and presentation of the fine dining menu on board our trains. This role attracts an annual salary of $77,103.

Reporting to the Chef De Partie on train in a permanent role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of unique menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction;
• Maintaining levels of stock and inventory;
• Hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas; and
• Compliance with HACCP

“The employing entity for this position is Great Southern Rail Pty Ltd, part of the Journey Beyond group.”

About You

To be successful in this role you are passionate and proud of the food and service you deliver and are willing to go above and beyond for our guests.

Successful candidates must have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and minimum 3 years industry experience in fast paced culinary environment
• Current Senior First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• This position is physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Be required to work away from home for up to 7 days at a time, working a one-week on, one week-off roster cycle. A unique lifestyle and opportunity for any chef!!
• Have professionalism, immaculate personal presentation in line with our company culture and enjoy engaging with our guests

What we offer

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