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 and ferry trips 
• Access to the resort pool & staff gym  

*Conditions and employment duration may apply   

About the Opportunity

Join our vibrant kitchen team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on beautiful K'gari. We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Commis Chef who is ready to develop their culinary career, prepare quality meals and help deliver memorable dining experiences for guests across our resort outlets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Commis Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests in line with menu guidelines, recipes and Kingfisher Bay Resort standards. You will work as part of a supportive kitchen team across resort outlets, helping maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

Key Role Requirements

• Prepare, cook and serve general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Head Chef.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and Workplace Health & Safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals in line with Kingfisher Bay Resort standards and company policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Food and Beverage Attendants, Apprentices, Kitchen Stewards and the broader Kingfisher Bay Resort kitchen team.
• Assist with kitchen preparation, stock management, stocktake, baking, pastry cooking and butchering duties as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Food Safety Course essential, with Responsible Service of Alcohol desirable.
• Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet resort, hotel or commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and within set guidelines.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, strong presentation standards and a passion for creating quality cuisine.

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 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.