Careers at Village Roadshow

Junior Sous Chef

Full Time Salary

Sea World Resort, Main Beach Gold Coast

Explore the possibility of creating memories that last lifetimes with a career at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! Our company comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ’n’ Wild, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular, Village Roadshow Studios, Topgolf, Sea World and Sea World Resort.

Imagine a workplace where adventure meets opportunity—where you’re not just part of the team but part of the fun!

Unbeatable Perks:

• Unlimited Free Access to our incredible theme parks!
• Complimentary Passes for friends and family to join in on the fun.
• Food & Retail Discounts on everything from dining to exclusive animal encounters.
• Village Employee Benefits App featuring discounts at over 65 top retailers.
• Exclusive Team Events and recognition awards that celebrate you.
• Reward Incentives with amazing prizes up for grabs.
• On-Site Wellbeing Team and 24/7 EAP support for a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development Opportunities with training designed to grow your skills and career!

Based in Main Beach at Australia’s only Theme Park Accommodation Provider, Sea World Resort, you’ll play a key role in managing the daily operations of our kitchen. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team of Chefs, Cooks, and Apprentices to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests — all while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency within budget.

Our talented Kitchen team operates a variety of kitchens throughout the resort, including the large main production kitchen, a busy conference & events space for large groups, and various restaurant kitchens, to create high quality dishes for our guests.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, motivate, and support the kitchen team to maintain a positive and high-performing environment
• Oversee daily food production, presentation, and hygiene to ensure consistency and quality
• Create and deliver innovative menus that reflect current food trends and delight our guests
• Train, mentor, and support team members, including recruitment and performance management
• Conduct regular team briefings and assist with rostering and record keeping through UKGPro and SAP
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards across all kitchen operations

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume environment
• Previous experience in an international hotel or resort (minimum 2 years)
• Strong background in both à la carte and buffet service
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for food
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

Ready to dive into a role where every day brings adventure and the chance to make memorable guest experiences? Apply now and start your next great journey with us at Sea World Resort!