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Lady Musgrave Experience are seeking a qualified Chef or Cook (grade 4 +) for overnight hosting experiences onboard Lady Musgrave HQ pontoon ‘sleep on the reef’ accommodation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast and dinner for up to 26 guests with rotating set menus. This is an average 4 day roster, Fri-Mon (set days) and 3 days off. This may vary on occasion for special event groups. Responsibilities also include all food and alcohol ordering and stock control. Applicants must be exceptional communicators and high quality customer service providers. This is an exciting and unique work environment with a front facing role where you are engaged with, and hosting guests. Candidates with qualifications relevant to marine tourism (such as dive instructor certification, coxswain, marine biology) are encouraged to apply.

Please note this position requires you to stay overnight at the HQ Pontoon from Fri - Mon inclusive. This is a permanent feature of this role. Marine experience, or having worked on live-aboards, is an advantage.

Applicants should possess the following skills:

Marine or tourism industry experience is advantageous

An engaging and outgoing personality suits this role

You must be a motivated person and team player

Able to work autonomously and with exceptional time management

Enjoy working in an "outdoors" kitchen environment

Able to design set menu with a focus on the eco-business principles of LME (highlighting fresh local and regional produce & sustainable seafood, with minimal waste) as well as catering to special dietary requirements of VIP clientele

Willingness to ‘own the role’ and bring professionalism and personality to your guest interactions

Superior communication and customer service is essential

Ability to prioritise and have excellent organisational skills

Dive instructor qualifications will be advantageous but are not essential

Required certifications:

Applicants MUST provide these with their application in order to be considered for this position.

- RSA

- Chef/ Cook qualification

First Aid certification will be required for the successful candidate

Generous remuneration packages available for the right applicants. Applicants must reside in the Bundaberg region and be suitably qualified. Please note all candidates will be required to attend a famil to view the operations and kitchen, please do not apply if you are not able or willing to do this. This position is for immediate start.