Demi Chef

Job Title & Location

Demi Chef at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Queensland

• Annual $1000 Sea Link Employee Travel Allowance
• Worldwide All Heartists rewards & discounts program (Accor Group)
• 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

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Demi Chef to join our culinary team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on the beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island). The Demi Chef is responsible for cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

You will bring a flair for creativity and a love for culinary pleasure, are an enthusiastic team player who is not just skilled in the kitchen but also passionate about delivering top‑note service and contributing to the resort magic.

This position is ready to fill right now, so bring your enthusiasm and style to our kitchen, where teamwork and motivation are at the heart of everything we do.

This full‑time role requires you to relocate and live on the island at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education (required)
• Food Safety Course (Essential)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (preferred)
• Minimum 2‑years in a Demi Chef 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
• Experience working in buffet restaurants
• Previous experience within multi‑outlet resort / hotel environment

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?!

Sea Link K'gari is part of Sea Link 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 Sea Link, 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.

Sea Link 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!

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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.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Travel Arrangements