Overview
Job Type: Casual – seasonal
About Us
Scenic Rim Trail delivers premium, multi-day hiking experiences through the Scenic Rim and Gondwana Rainforests and is located 90 mins from Brisbane. As Queensland’s only Great Walks of Australia experience, we’re known for exceptional guiding, great food and warm, personal hospitality. Environmental stewardship and genuine care for people are at the core of everything we do.
The Role
We’re seeking a Tour Cook & Host to join our on-trail operations team. This hands-on role is based at remote camps during multi-day tours and focuses on delivering excellent food, guest service and camp operations. We are open to hiring experienced individuals or couples.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve chef prepared meals to set menus and dietaries
- Deliver friendly, professional and authentic guest service
- Set up, run and pack down camp kitchen operations
- Assist with camp housekeeping (bathrooms, rooms, common areas)
- Support luggage transfers and camp opening/closing procedures
- Work collaboratively with guides, chefs and operations staff
- Follow WHS, food safety and risk management procedures
- Support sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives
- Use radios and emergency communication equipment as required
- Ensure high attention to detail & quality in all aspects of the role.
About you
Genuine passion for the outdoors, people and cooking. Comfortable working independently in remote outdoor environments, with a high level of autonomy, clear communication, and strong commitment to procedures and safety. Happy to be involved in all aspects of tour operations to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
Essential
- Strong cooking experience (commercial or extensive home cooking)
- Guest-facing hospitality experience
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
- Available to work condensed multi-day shifts (approx. 6am–8pm with breaks).
Qualifications / Experience
- Food Handler Certificate
- RSA
- Remote Area First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- LR Licence & Drivers Authority (or willingness to obtain)
- 4WD experience (desirable)
- Manual drivers licence
- Professional qualifications in cookery, hospitality, outdoors or other.
What We Offer
- A unique hospitality role in a premium outdoor tourism operation
- The opportunity to work in stunning, remote locations
- Supportive, values-led team culture
- Training, development and ongoing seasonal opportunities
- Accommodation, food & drinks (soft drink tea/coffee) included while on tour.
Please apply here and include a cover letter so we can learn more about you: Jobs – Scenic Rim Trail
We are recruiting for multiple roles and applications will close once all roles are filled.
