About the Role Are you passionate about hospitality and looking for an exciting new opportunity? Kingfisher Bay Resort is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward to join our team on beautiful K'gari in a live on island arrangement. As a Kitchen Steward at Kingfisher Bay Resort, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our kitchen facilities. Your main responsibilities will include washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and assisting with food preparation as needed. This role offers the unique opportunity to live and work in a stunning natural environment, surrounded by the beauty of K'gari (Paradise). This is a live on Permanent Part-Time position with an hourly rate of $29.39.
Join our team at Kingfisher Bay Resort and become part of our close-knit community, offering a unique opportunity while gaining valuable hospitality experience.
About You
Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Key Role Requirements
Hands on approach to work
Have a professional outlook in the workplace and show an invested interest in the hustle and bustle of the Hospitality and Tourism industry
Ability to take direction
Have knowledge of all cleaning requirements in the back of house kitchen area
Ensure that all food and beverage outlets are provided with clean and sanitised operating equipment
Follow correct safe handling techniques to transport and store food items
Wiping down of benches, mopping floors and removal of rubbish from multiple outlets
Knowledge of chemical handling
Knowledge of food handling
Take pride in your customer service abilities to ensure our guests’ experience on island is one to remember! Offering guests a professional level of service in a relaxed and friendly environment
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Food Handling Certificate - desirable
Driver Licence - required
Demonstrated experience in a kitchen stewarding role
Efficient and effective time management skills
Benefits - conditions apply
$1000 Annual Sea Link Employee Travel Allowance
Low-cost living expenses if living on the island (includes accommodation, Wi-Fi and 3 x meals daily)
Worldwide Heartist Bienvenue benefits
25% off resort dining, retail and spa
Free Island 4WD bus tours
Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
Access to the Sandbar pool, staff gym, tennis courts
Access to Employee Training Programs
Health and wellbeing benefits
Travel Discounts
Employee Award Programs
About Us K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake Mc Kenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.
Sea Link K'gari is part of Sea Link Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as Sea Link, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
Sea Link Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
How to Apply Click APPLY and upload you cover letter and current resume for our team to review.
Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 5 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important to note that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location.
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.