Qualified Chefs | Australia, Indo & South Pacific

An Australian Fleet of Expedition Small Vessel Cruise Ships are actively recruiting Qualified Chefs!

Position Overview:

Positions: Qualified Chef's x 3

Start Date: August & September

Contract Type: Full-time rotational - up to 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off (slight flexibility of dates maybe required)

Salary & Conditions:

Salary: Cruise Attendants - starting salary of AUD $82,049 + 25% loading for any additional days worked + Superannuation

Conditions: Crew Cabins, All meals and travel is included.

Itinerary:

Operating within the Kimberley region on expedition cruises for the next 6 months and then internationally.

International cruising can include: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and the South Pacific region.

Approx. 10 day voyages with 1 day turnarounds while in the Kimberley region

**Required certifications and documentation:*

Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery as a minimum

Marine Cook's Certificate

AMSA STCW,

Crowd Management & Crisis Management

First Aid & CPR

RSA

AMSA Medical

Valid Passport

Yellow Fever Vaccination (for international travel)

_*While candidates with the above certifications are preferred, if you are selected you will receive assistance in obtaining the certificates required._

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

2 years previous experience

Experience in fine dining and/or restaurant service

Previous experience aboard a Superyacht or marine industry in high-standard environments is beneficial

Professional presentation and kind demeanor

Ability to work in remote environments

Team oriented, flexible, and adaptable

Role Responsibilities:

Deliver high level meals onboard expedition vessels.

Maintain cleanliness and presentation of Galley

Assist with vessel turnarounds

Work collaboratively with purser, cruise attendants and other crew

Ensure compliance with WH&S standards

Operational Details:

Crew are flown on a fly-in, fly-out basis from major Australian cities.

Flights, travel reimbursement, meal reimbursement, and accommodation the day prior to joining are provided.

Working hours vary depending on the role and may extend up to 12 hours per day, with longer hours on turnaround days.

Vessels are Australian-flagged (foreign-going), therefore all certifications must be AMSA compliant

Additional Requirements:

Must have full working rights for Australia, or hold a valid Working Holiday Visa (without restrictions) and be willing to commit to at least 1 year.