We are looking for a talented professional who is passionate about creating memorable culinary experiences, and developing a team of upcoming chefs. You will support the Kitchen team and ensuring our guests have memorable experiences when dining with us. Key duties include:

• Preparation and cooking for buffet breakfast, a la carte dinner, room service and conferences and events
• Work closely with senior chefs to develop your culinary skills
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen
• Help with food preparation, plating, and garnishing
• Learn and follow recipes, contributing to the creation of new ones
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage

We have an opportunities available for TWO experienced Pastry chefs to join our Pastry Team. You will be responsible for assisting in the smooth operation of our busy pastry section, supplying handcrafted breads, pastries and cakes. Your roster will be 11.30am - 9.30pm, 4 days a week, during a busy night you may stay back until 10pm.

Ideally you will be available to start ASAP! We can consider someone at a Commi/Demi/CDP or Senior CDP Level.

Please note we are not in a position to consider sponsorship.

Elements of Byron is an award winning beach front resort nestled on 50 acres of absolute beach front paradise. Lead by our Executive Chef, we have a large team with a great culture. With a variety of food offerings across the resort there is opportunity for continued growth and development of your skills.

We offer a high quality dining experience, with a strong emphasis on local fresh produce. We have our main Restaurant Azure Bar and Grill and multiple food outlets by our pools, this is a diverse role allowing for your creativity to flourish.

You will have breadmaking and/or pastry experience in a large kitchen with a passion for artisan baking techniques and a genuine passion for your craft. You will also need to be flexible, adaptable and have experience working in a fast paced environment.

• Previous experience working as a Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel/resort or cafe environment working at a Commis, Demi, CDP or Snr CDP level.
• Full availability including weekends and public holidays
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
• Able to adapt to busy periods with a sense of urgency
• Willingness to learn great techniques
• Able to follow recipes and plan your time accordingly
• Actively demonstrate pride in your work
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards
• Only applicants that have permanent resident status or unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered

• Restaurant, Accommodation and Spa treatment staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full Day Orientation and dedicated departmental training
• Annual and fortnightly staff awards
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stability and long term employment opportunities for the right candidate
• Work in a beautiful beach side award winning resort
• Uniform provided and parking available on site

For more information please contact Justine Dorrell on 02 6639 1516

• Alongside our Head Chef, help lead a diverse team to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests delivering consistent, high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience.
• Have a genuine passion for what you do, keeping up to date with new food trends, and actively contributing to menu development.
• Be a calming influence in the midst of a high pressured, fast paced environment, with the ability to sustain and drive positive team morale creating a culture that people want to be part of.
• Be a progressive, creative professional who remains pragmatic and focused in an ever changing and challenging environment.
• Have a flexible approach to adapting to guest requests.
• Effective leadership skills including the ability to train and mentor your team. 
• Capability to manage & monitor financial budgets and food & labour costs.
• Ability to maintain high and consistent food standards at all times while following HACCP procedures. 
• Foster positive relationships with other key managers, department heads and suppliers to meet business needs.
• Be flexible and rotate to work across breakfast, lunch and dinner to ensure service standards expected are being achieved.

Joining a strong and energetic kitchen brigade you will assist our senior chefs in preparing, cooking and delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. Grow your leadership skills as you mentor and support junior chefs while ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. Show your creativity as you assist with menu creation and bring your culinary flare as we showcase our product in our lively conference and events space.

You have:

• Relevant qualifications and practical experience in a fast-paced Kitchen environment.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine passion for Hospitality.
• Flare, enthusiasm and passion for all things culinary
• Working rights in Australia.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

The Group

Proudly part of the Hornblower Group, Journey Beyond is a national business focused on bringing Australia’s most unique and iconic experiences to life. Our aim is to take guests beyond, to ignite their imagination and to transform the amazing into the breath-taking.

Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.

About the role

Multiple opportunities exist for experienced and passionate Chefs to join the Journey Beyond Rail Expeditionson-train team, commencing in February 2024. You would be responsible for the high quality preparation and presentation of the fine dining menu on board our trains.

Reporting to the Chef De Partie on train in a permanent role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of unique menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction;
• Maintaining levels of stock and inventory;
• Hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas; and
• Compliance with HACCP

About you

To be successful in this role you are passionate and proud of the food and service you deliver and are willing to go above and beyond for our guests.

Successful candidates must have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and minimum 3 years industry experience in fast paced culinary environment
• Current Senior First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• This position is physically demanding and will require you to work on your feet for long periods of time and in confined spaces.
• Be required to work away from home for up to 7 days at a time, working a one-week on, one week-off roster cycle. A unique lifestyle and opportunity for any chef!!
• Have professionalism, immaculate personal presentation in line with our company culture and enjoy engaging with our guests

What we offer

As well as a competitive hourly rate: 

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences & up to 40% discount on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Employee referral policy payments
• Study Assistance opportunities
• Exclusive private health partnership with MediBank
• Access to leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate about quality food experience delivered with exceptional guest service.

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Your Rail Journey starts here!