Cook - Vivid Sydney 2025

Are you looking for a fun and flexible cooking role this winter? SeaLink Sydney is looking for Casual Cooks to join our team during Vivid Sydney 2025! This is your chance to work on iconic Sydney Harbour, preparing meals onboard our vessels as the city lights up in spectacular style.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of our experienced Chefs, you'll help prepare and serve delicious meals onboard our vessels, contributing to unforgettable dining experiences for our Vivid guests — all while enjoying the electric energy of Vivid Sydney. 

A typical day in the role may include:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals to SeaLink standards

• Support the delivery of special dietary meals

• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards

• Clean and organize workspaces and equipment

• Work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure timely service

• Support the logistics team with food and equipment handling onboard

Shifts will primarily take place in the evenings and on weekends, aligned with the Vivid cruise schedule.

About You

You’re reliable, enthusiastic, and excited by the idea of working on the water during one of Sydney’s most iconic events. You understand the importance of teamwork, communication, and delivering quality meals that make every guest experience memorable. Whether you have professional cooking experience or strong skills from a similar role, you’re excited to create memorable guest experiences while working on Sydney’s iconic Harbour.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.

Applications close by 5pm on Sunday 11th May 2025.

About Us

SeaLink Sydney Harbour operates a fleet of commercial vessels on Sydney Harbour. Our brands include Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and the Starship Group.

SeaLink Sydney Harbour is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism which is one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with operations across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine & Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, the USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.