Kitchen Hand | Eureka 89

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 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. 

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.

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 casual Kitchen Hand who is motivated, passionate and driven by working in a fast-paced kitchen. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for assisting with maintaining a clean kitchen area & equipment to comply with food safety guidelines, preparing food, and supporting our Chefs under their supervision to ensure efficient service delivery of food.

The Kitchen Hand will be based predominantly in the Eureka 89 kitchen and will spend large periods of time on their feet, be exposed to heating elements, work in tight confined spaces, and wet/slippery environments. The shifts may involve irregular hours and extended working periods. They will also be required to lift and move stock weighing up to 20kg, as well as conduct repetitive actions in line with normal culinary duties.

You may be required to work any of the seven days of the calendar week and gazetted public holidays. A standard working day can consist of up to 10 working hours, within the hours of 07:00hrs and 01:00hrs.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide any sponsorships at this time.

Qualifications

• Food Handling Safety Certificate (essential, or willing to obtain upon commencement)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role, with previous Kitchen hand experience

About You

• Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision
• Good personal hygiene
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, with high fluency in English
• Entitlement to work in Australia

A 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.

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 experiences
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• An attractive salary with an annual performance / salary review
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave Program
• Purchased Leave Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise