Cook | Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Cruise Sydney provides a luxuriously unique way for guests to experience the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Our exclusive 78ft luxury cruiser Spirit of Migloo boasts uninterrupted 360-degree views while guests enjoy an amazing culinary experience including regionally sourced food and prestigious wines. Departing from Darling Harbour, Cruise Sydney provides lunch and dinner cruises as well as private charter events.

Cruise Sydney is part of Journey Beyond, a national tourism business focused on bringing Australia’s unique and iconic experiences to life.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated, passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney. This is a casual position based in Sydney. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking all dishes for our private charters, lunch and dinner cruises. You will collaborate closely with the Chef to oversee the entire galley operations, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation for our guests.

Your Duties Will Include:

1. Culinary Expertise and Presentation: Develop expertise in assigned menu specialty, efficiently preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes while contributing to recipe development and menu planning.
2. Food Safety and Stock Management: Ensure food is stored correctly with good stock rotation, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and monitor stock levels to assist with ordering supplies and minimise waste.
3. Adaptability and Time Management: Manage time effectively, work quickly under pressure, and remain open to taking on new tasks or adapting to different roles to support overall galley functionality.
4. Maintenance and Compliance: Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen; log maintenance requests; support with addressing non-compliant issues, and upholding safety, sanitation, and food safety guidelines as per the NSW Food Authority.

This is a hands-on position requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. A standard working day may be up to 12 hours between 8:30am – 11:00pm, across any of the seven days in the calendar week, including weekends and public holidays. Shifts commence and finish at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont.

If you have strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (preferred)
• Provide First Aid & CPR (preferred)
• Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)
• Knowledge of industry best practices

About You

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure all dishes are up to standard
• Can ensure a kitchen meets all compliance and regulations, including hygiene and food safety guidelines
• Appropriate knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods and best practices
• Ability to show initiative to take on more responsibility
• Ability to control food production to maximise quality and efficiency
• A positive “can-do” attitude with a cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to the welfare of others
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in English
• Must not be affected by seasickness
• Entitlement to work in Australia with no restrictions

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!

Benefits

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• An attractive salary and a positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise