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 passenger ferry transfers and K'gari Explorer Tours 
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling services      
• Bupa Health Insurance Special Rates   
• ANZ Corporate Benefits  
• Access to the resort pool & staff gym  

*Conditions and employment duration may apply   

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our culinary team at K'gari Beach Resort. We are looking for a Trade Qualified Chef de Partie ready to relocate to K'gari (Fraser Island), in North Queensland. You will be responsible for cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Head Chef.

Our restaurant - Mckenzie's on 75, operates a buffet breakfast, high-volume buffet lunch (feeding all the daily tour bus groups too) and a high quality a 'la carte experience for dinner service. The Eurong Bakery is a bustling outlet and a local favourite amongst visitors to the island. Providing bread, donuts, freshly made sandwiches and a variety of hot food throughout the day.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for cooking and a drive to exceed expectations. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, committed to delivering exceptional service and contributing to the overall success of our resort. As this is a live-on position you would be required to live and work at K'gari Beach Resort in Eurong - the gateway to 75-mile beach.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education (required)
• Food Safety Course (Essential)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Minimum 2-years in a similar role (preferred)
• The ability to work across a broad rostering system
• Advanced communication and organisational skills
• Efficient and effective time management skills
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Previous experience within multi outlet resort / hotel environment

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. 

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.