Head Chef
Journey Beyond
Head Chef
Journey Beyond
AI-driven dynamic soundtrack for TTRPG sessions
Journey Beyond · Airlie Beach, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-23
Workplace: on_site
Department: All Chef & Cook positions across all brands
Be 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. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!
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.
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
Reporting to the Catering Operations Manager, the Head Chef is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Cruise Whitsundays production kitchen. The Head Chef will ensure the efficient planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality catering services across all business operations. This dynamic and hands-on leadership role requires a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to safety and consistency in food production.
As the Head Chef, you will coordinate all production activities, supervise a diverse kitchen team while maintaining supervisory oversight of food handling procedures and compliance with food safety regulations. You will ensure that meals are prepared to meet the high standards expected for Cruise Café & Bar, onboard vessels, Reefworld, private charters, and special events, ensuring every dining experience is exceptional.
Key Responsibilities Include:
About You
You will be a passionate culinary professional with strong expertise in kitchen operations and a commitment to delivering exceptional catering experiences. Your hands-on leadership approach will foster a high-performing team ensuring that all catering is produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of food quality.
You possess excellent organisational skills, enabling you to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while focusing on continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!
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AI-driven dynamic soundtrack for TTRPG sessions
Journey Beyond provides a dynamic AI-powered soundtrack engine for tabletop role-playing games that scores a session with curated music in real time as the Game Master narrates. It runs on a desktop or laptop with a microphone and a browser; users pick a theme and the AI adjusts the music to the narration, with manual controls for combat, calm tracks, skipping, or pausing. It differentiates itself by real-time narration-driven scoring that minimizes playlist management and supports easy virtual tabletop integration through shared browser audio. Its goal is to help game masters deliver immersive storytelling while reducing setup and management time.
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