Cook | Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney
About Us
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney provides a luxuriously unique way for guests to experience the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Our exclusive 78ft luxury cruiser the ‘Spirit of Migloo’ boasts uninterrupted 360-degree views while guests enjoying 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.
About Journey Beyond
Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:
- Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
- Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
- Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.
About the Opportunity
Join us as a Cook aboard the Spirit of Migloo, where every service unfolds against one of the world’s most iconic backdrops. You’ll prepare and present high-quality dishes for lunch, dinner and private charters, helping turn each cruise into a memorable guest experience.
Working under the guidance of the Chef, you’ll support smooth end-to-end kitchen operations, contribute to baking & frying, and help create memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced marine environment. This role may be rostered across any of the seven days of the week, including weekends and public holidays, with shifts of up to 12 hours during peak season between 8:30 am and 11:00 pm.
About You
You’re a hands-on, enthusiastic cook who takes pride in great food, clean workspaces and consistent presentation. You communicate clearly, notice the details and bring a friendly, proactive “can-do” attitude to every service. Comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit brigade, you stay calm, flexible and safety-focused when the pace picks up.
You’ll also be ready for the practical demands of a working vessel: extended periods on your feet, compact and occasionally wet or slippery spaces, proximity to heating elements, repetitive culinary tasks, and lifting, moving and storing stock weighing up to 20 kg.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare and cook ingredients to recipe, delivering high-quality food on time and to a consistent standard.
- Support food presentation, baking and pastry preparation under supervision.
- Work with the kitchen brigade to set up and close down stations and keep service running smoothly.
- Identify and communicate allergens and dietary requirements, with clear labelling and careful food handling.
- Store food correctly, rotate stock and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
- Complete cleaning and dishwashing duties when required.
- Follow marine emergency procedures, operational work instructions, HR requirements and WHS policies.
- Report hazards or incidents promptly and embrace new tasks or kitchen sections as operational needs change.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in a similar kitchen role
- Basic cooking skills and a sound understanding of common culinary techniques
- Safe Food Handling Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food quality, safety and continuous improvement
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as a positive team member
- High standards of personal grooming and presentation
- Current working rights in Australia
A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.
Unfortunately, the business is unable to support sponsorship at this time.
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:
- General discounts on Journey Beyond travel, experiences & merchandise
- A positive work environment with a team who love what they do
- A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
- Employee Referral Policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
As published by workable · 17 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (5)
- If you are successful, when are you available to start work?
- What is your entitlement to work in Australia (i.e. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Work Visa)? Are there any restrictions on your working rights?
- When is your visa due to expire? If you do not need a visa, please write "N/A".
- How many hours are you interested in doing per week?
- Have you been referred by a current Journey Beyond employee? If yes, please tell us their name.
Pick from a list (10)
- Which of the following do you currently hold?
- How many years of experience do you have working in a commercial kitchen?
- Which hospitality environments have you worked in?
- What would be your first action if you discovered food had been stored incorrectly and may no longer be safe for consumption?
- This role involves standing for extended periods, lifting items up to 20kg, working in confined spaces, and working weekends and public holidays. Are you able to meet these requirements?
- Are you available to work over the Christmas and New Year's period?
- Which statement best describes your availability?
- You understand this is a casual position, and ongoing work is not guaranteed?
- Do you suffer from sea sickness?
- Do you have working rights in Australia?
Written answers (2)
- Describe a service period where you were responsible for preparing multiple menu items within strict timeframes. How did you ensure quality and consistency?
- Tell us about a time you prepared food for a guest with dietary requirements or food allergies. What steps did you take to ensure their safety?