Join the Culinary Adventure on K'gari (Fraser Island), Queensland

Benefits of Joining Our Team* 

• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee 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)  
• Bupa Corporate Benefits  
• ANZ Corporate Benefits 
• Access to the resort pool & staff gym 

*Conditions and employment duration may apply  

The Opportunity

Are you ready for an adventure? K'gari Beach Resort and Kingfisher Bay Resort are calling all passionate Cooks and Chefs to join our vibrant kitchen teams on beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island), Queensland. Now hiring:

• Commis Chefs
• Demi Chefs
• Chef de Partie
• Sous Chefs

We’ve got positions ready to fill right now, and we’re on the hunt for trade-qualified chefs who are ready to pack their bags and relocate to this stunning island paradise!

About You

Are you a culinary rockstar with a love for whipping up delicious dishes? Do you thrive in a bustling kitchen where teamwork and creativity are key?

If you’re nodding your head, then we want YOU!

We’re looking for enthusiastic team players who are not just skilled in the kitchen but are also passionate about delivering top-notch service and contributing to the magic of our resorts. This isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle! Get ready to embrace island life and make your mark in our exceptional culinary team.

This role requires you to move and live on the island at Kingfisher Bay Resort or K'gari Beach Resort. Affordable Island Living at $310.50 per fortnight includes accommodation, 3 meals every day, utilities and Wi-Fi. Escape the hustle and cost of big city iving and pocket the savings!

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education (a must-have!)

• Food Safety Course (essential—because “safety first” is part of our culture!)

• Flexibility to work across various shifts—because island life is full of surprises!

• Advanced communication and organizational skills.

• Time management skills that would impress even the busiest bees.

• Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen environment—you know how to handle the heat!

If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to the shores of K'gari and be part of a team that’s as passionate about food as it is about the island, then we want to hear from you!

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Fraser Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. Featuring amazing wildlife, towering rainforests and over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby. Plus an iconic beach highway, where else would you rather be?!

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & 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 as SeaLink, 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.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - 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!

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload a copy of your resume outlining your experience.

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.

Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 6 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important to note that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location.

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.