Head Chef | Cruise Whitsundays
On-siteAirlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Lead daily production meetings and coordinate all kitchen operations for Cruise Whitsundays, ensuring efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality catering across vessels, Reefworld, and special events. Supervise a diverse team while maintaining oversight of food safety regulations and compliance with WHS requirements. Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflow, quality, and service delivery, driving growth in the food and beverage Net Promoter Score. Manage menu implementation and operational planning in collaboration with the Catering Operations Manager and Reefworld Chefs. Provide culinary leadership and operational coverage during peak demand periods or staffing shortages.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years in a similar position
- preferably with bulk food preparation experience
- Cert III in Commercial Cookery
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- National Police Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 - SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety & Level 2 -SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices)
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