Chef | Rail

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!