Couples Position* – Chef and Housekeeper * Immediate Start -

*Please apply with two names and two resumes. Only Couples apply.

Location: Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island, Cape Willoughby

Full-Time | Live-In Position | Permanent

About Us

Set in the heart of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island, Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island, is known for delivering relaxation to exploration to guests from all around the world and domestically here in Australia. Our resort offers a blend of luxury, comfort, and genuine hospitality — and we’re looking for an enthusiastic couple to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for a couple who are passionate about hospitality:

· One partner will take on the role of Chef,

· The other will join our team as a Housekeeper

NB Sponsorship opportunities available for Chef.

The Roles

Chef
You’ll work alongside the Head Chef to run daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards throughout, compliance with Health & Safety, managing costs, stock control and ordering.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Previous chef or senior sous experience in lodge or hotel preferable

- Assist in day-to-day operations of the kitchen

- Catering for breakfast and dinner everyday with a 3-day rotating dinner menu plus additional special events, buffets or picnics

- Working with suppliers and team to create seasonal menus

- Knowledge of basic dietary and cultural requirements are essential

- Custom menus to cater to dietary requirements

- Using local KI suppliers when able and practical

- Coordinate with and report to Head Chef and General Manager

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards





Housekeeper
You’ll maintain day to day operations of the housekeeping tasks within the resort, reporting to the Duty Managers and General Manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

o Cleaning and servicing guest rooms, bathrooms and common areas.

o Changing bed linen and replenishing towels, toiletries and other guest supplies.

o Completing laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding linen.

o Reporting maintenance issues and lost property.

o Following cleaning procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.

About You

· Previous experience in hospitality roles (resort or hotel background preferred)

· Strong leadership experiences for chef position

· Positive, hands-on, and flexible attitude

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Comfortable with remote, live-in, resort-style living

· Willing to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

· Must have your own car

What We Offer

· Competitive full time salary for both positions

· On site private accommodation at a substantially reduced rent

· Supportive management and opportunities for growth. Chance for future promotion to Head Chef position.

· The chance to live and work in a stunning resort environment

· Sponsorship opportunities available

Join us and bring your shared passion for hospitality to life in one of South Australia’s most beautiful destinations!
To apply, please send both CVs and a short joint cover letter to ••••@seadragonkangarooisland.com with the subject line “Couple Application – Chef & Housekeeping Couple ”

📌 Couples Position* – Chef and Housekeeper (Willoughby)
🏢 Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island
📍 Willoughby