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archived Nov 1, 2026Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports. Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef. From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. About Journey Beyond Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.
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The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:
Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours. Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort. Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional with a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience through food quality and service. The Senior Sous Chef of production is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the Cruise Whitsundays production kitchen, ensuring the efficient planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality catering across all business operations. This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for coordinating production activities, supervising kitchen teams and ensuring food is produced safely, consistently and on schedule for Cruise Café & Bar, onboard vessels, Reefworld, private charters and special events.
Your responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Lead the day-to-day operations of the production kitchen Develop and manage daily production plans, workflow schedules and staff allocation Oversee all food production activities Manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, stocktakes and equipment Lead, coach and supervise the production kitchen team Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards and WHS requirements Lead daily production meetings and resolve operational issues proactively. About you You are an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing high quality guest experiences.