About the Role

Are you passionate about hospitality and looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Kingfisher Bay Resort is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward to join our team on beautiful K'gari in a live on island arrangement.  As a Kitchen Steward at Kingfisher Bay Resort, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen facilities. Your main responsibilities will include washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and assisting with food preparation as needed.

This role offers the unique opportunity to live and work in a stunning natural environment, surrounded by the beauty of K'gari (Paradise). This is a live on Permanent Part-Time position with an hourly rate of $29.39.

Join our team at Kingfisher Bay Resort and become part of our close-knit community, offering a unique opportunity while gaining valuable hospitality experience.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Role Requirements

• Hands on approach to work
• Have a professional outlook in the workplace and show an invested interest in the hustle and bustle of the Hospitality and Tourism industry
• Ability to take direction
• Have knowledge of all cleaning requirements in the back of house kitchen area
• Ensure that all food and beverage outlets are provided with clean and sanitised operating equipment
• Follow correct safe handling techniques to transport and store food items
• Wiping down of benches, mopping floors and removal of rubbish from multiple outlets
• Knowledge of chemical handling
• Knowledge of food handling
• Take pride in your customer service abilities to ensure our guests’ experience on island is one to remember! Offering guests a professional level of service in a relaxed and friendly environment

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Food Handling Certificate - desirable
• Driver Licence - required
• Demonstrated experience in a kitchen stewarding role
• Efficient and effective time management skills

Benefits - conditions apply

• $1000 Annual SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance 
• Low-cost living expenses if living on the island (includes accommodation, Wi-Fi and 3 x meals daily)
• Worldwide Heartist Bienvenue benefits
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Free Island 4WD bus tours 
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island 
• Access to the Sandbar pool, staff gym, tennis courts
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Award Programs

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.  

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.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload you cover letter and current resume for our team to review.

Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 5 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. 

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.