Kingfisher Bay Resort

Live and Work on World Heritage-ListedK’gari(Fraser Island)

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

- Annual $1000SeaLinkEmployee Travel Allowance
- 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
- Access to Employee Training Programs
- Employee Award Programs
- Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
- Free passenger ferry transfers to-and-from the island
- Working Life (EAP)
- Access to the resort pool & staff gym

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

The Opportunity

Picture this: you wake up each day on the world's largest sand island, surrounded by pristine beaches, ancient rainforests, and crystal-clear lakes, then head off to work at one of Australia's most significant resort food and beverage operations. This isn't just any job – it's a lifestyle opportunity that combines executive-level responsibility with the unique privilege of living and working in a UNESCO World Heritage setting.

This is a key leadership role within our management team, working closely with and alongside our chefs, cooks, and stewards to deliver consistent, high-quality food operations across the resort. With four kitchens, three restaurants, staff dining rooms, and multiple event spaces, the role requires a hands-on leader who can support daily operations, guide the team, lead food safety standards, and help drive a strong, professional kitchen culture.

About You

We are seeking a Trade Qualified Executive Sous Chef with at least 4 years' experience and a Sous Chef and who has the following qualifications and experience:

- Certificate III or IV Commerical Cookery or equivalent qualification (essential)
- Diploma Hospitality Management (desirable)
- Food Safety and Hygiene training




- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
- Experience working in a hotel/resort (highly regarded)

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.

SeaLinkK'gariis part of SeaLinkMarine & 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.

SeaLinkMarine & Tourism is part of the KelsianGroup - 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!

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.

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