Pearl Expeditions | Onboard M.Y. Paspaley Pearl | Contract | $AU10,500/month
About Pearl Expeditions
Pearl Expeditions operates M.Y. Paspaley Pearl — a 50-metre boutique expedition vessel carrying 30 guests through Australia's Kimberley, Papua New Guinea, Eastern Indonesia, and Borneo. Part of the Paspaley Group and guided by the philosophy Small Footprints. Infinite Horizons., we are expanding our resources in the expedition cruise sector and are looking for the right people to contribute to our business success.
About the Role
Second-in-command of the galley, reporting directly to the Head Chef. You'll help run a small, high-performing team — supervising the Commis Chef and Galley Utility — and step up to lead operations when the Head Chef is unavailable. This is a hands-on role requiring strong culinary skills, sound judgment, and the adaptability to thrive in a compact, remote-expedition environment.
This position requires unrestricted Australian working rights. Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents only. Due to operational requirements, working holiday visas cannot be accepted for this role.
Your Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef in all aspects of galley operations, food quality, and cost management across guest and crew service
* Supervise, train, and develop the Commis Chef and Galley Utility
* Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in accordance with AMSA and State Port Health requirements
* Oversee provisioning, stock rotation, and consumption against the menu cycle
* Complete daily, weekly, and end-of-voyage reporting and documentation
Essential Qualifications:
* Certificate of safety training (CoST – STCW Reg VI/1)
* Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-4)
* Security awareness training (STCW Reg VI/6)
* Crowd Management and safety training certificate (STCW Reg V/2)
* Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (STCW Reg V/2)
* Approved Certificate of medical fitness (Marine Order 76)
* Approved food handling / Hygiene course
* Responsible service of Alcohol (RSA) valid for Western Australia, Queensland, and Northern Territory
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior chef in a high-standard kitchen environment
* Experience aboard a yacht, cruise vessel, or remote lodge strongly preferred
* Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and dietary requirements
* Ability to lead a small team calmly under pressure in a compact, at-sea environment
Why Join Us
Life aboard Paspaley Pearl takes you to some of the world's most extraordinary and rarely visited places. If you're a chef who wants more than a fixed kitchen, this role offers genuine adventure alongside the professional satisfaction of delivering exceptional food at sea.
To Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter addressing how your experience maps to the key responsibilities to **********@pearlexpeditions.com