Description:
- Join the Murray Princess family
- Cruise the beautiful Murray River all year round
- Transport from Adelaide CBD to Mannum is provided if required
About Us
The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere. Accommodating a maximum of 120 guests and operating 3, 4 and 7 night cruises on the Murray River from Mannum, 87 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning vessel attracts guests from all over Australia and the world.
About the role
The primary function for the Head Chef role is the efficient and safe operations of the galley, food services and supervision of galley staff.
Roster: 14.5 days on, 13.5 days off
The Head Chef is responsible to prepare, cook and serve meals for passengers and crew. The position involves breakfast shifts, working to schedules, managing your galley team in areas of food preparation, dish washing and cleaning of the crew mess, galley, storage areas and fridges/freezers and maintenance of all galley equipment and utensils. The Head Chef is also responsible for food ordering, menu planning, and stock control.
The Head Chef will provide direction for costing food, budgets and initiating, driving and delivering new business potential to deliver measurable profit.
We need a bright, energetic individual who has a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic attitude to join our crew!
You will need:
- Certificate Qualification and Experience in cooking
- To ensure our guests experience the most exceptional food
- Work harmoniously and professionally within the team
- Proven strong leadership skills and people management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven reporting and accountability skills
- Organisation and planning
- Interpersonal and relationship building
- Attention to detail in preparation & food presentation
These key requirements will be complimented by experience and skills in the following areas:
- Experience in food provision and preparation services
- Proven achievement of excellence in customer service
- Experience in working in a fast-paced team
- Food Safety Certificate
- Minimum of 3 year hotel or restaurant experience in a similar role
- Trade Qualification
If this sounds like your dream job, we encourage you to apply!
Please fill in as much information as you can and include a cover letter and pay close attention to the questions.
Applications close by COB 5pm Friday 4 April 2025.
The Murray Princess is owned by SeaLink. SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore.
With around 12,000 employees, the Kelsian Group is one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 5000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year.
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.