Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business. About Us Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef's tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.
About Journey Beyond Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond's impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.
Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.
About the Role We are seeking a motivated, passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our team at Eureka 89. This is a full-time position with an immediate start due to business growth. In this hands-on role, you will prepare and cook all dishes for our six and eight-course Chef's Tasting menu and event canapés. You will also maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene and develop expertise in your assigned specialty.
Your duties will include:
Culinary Expertise and Presentation: Develop expertise in assigned menu specialty, efficiently preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes while contributing to recipe development and menu planning.Food Safety and Stock Management: Ensure food is stored correctly with good stock rotation, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and monitor stock levels to assist with ordering supplies and minimise waste.Training and Team Collaboration: Manage and train Junior/Commis Chefs, sharing knowledge to enhance team performance and collaborate with Executive and Head Chef for smooth kitchen operations.Adaptability and Time Management: Manage time effectively, work quickly under pressure, and remain open to taking on new tasks or adapting to different roles to support overall kitchen functionality.This is a hands-on position requiring attention to detail and a positive work attitude. You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week, including weekends and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 12 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 00:00hrs.
If you have strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.
Qualifications Certificate in Commercial Cookery (preferred)Provide First Aid & CPR (preferred)Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)Knowledge of industry best practicesAbout You 1+ years' experience in a similar roleDemonstrated experience producing high-quality food unsupervised, with knowledge of all sectionsCan ensure a kitchen meets all compliance and regulations, including hygiene and food safety guidelinesAppropriate knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods and best practicesAbility to show initiative to take on more responsibilityAbility to control food production to maximise quality and efficiencyMonitor and train junior kitchen team, while supporting the Kitchen ManagementGood leadership skills, with a positive "can-do" attitudeDemonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in EnglishEntitlement to work in AustraliaA pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process. Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here! To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you. If you have any questions about the position, please call James Watts – HR Advisor on 0456 223 830. Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now! As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:
Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiencesA career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondmentsAn attractive salary with an annual performance/salary reviewStudy Assistance PolicyEmployee Referral PolicyParental Leave ProgramPurchased Leave PolicyPrivate Health discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
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