Crystalbrook Byron is a five-star rainforest resort set across 45 acres of magical subtropical landscape, just moments from the energy and creativity of Byron Bay.
Immersed in nature, Byron is a place where thoughtful luxury, stillness and connection come together.
Surrounded by rainforest, wildlife and open space, the resort offers a deeply restorative guest experience designed to relax the heart and reinvigorate the mind.
With sustainability at its core and a genuine respect for the environment, Crystalbrook Byron invites guests and collaborators to experience luxury in a way that feels calm, considered and beautifully connected to place.
We are seeking an accomplished and creatively drivenHead Chefto join our culinary leadership team.
As the second-in-command to the Executive Chef, this is a significant leadership opportunity within an exceptional kitchen, offering the freedom to bring fresh ideas, culinary flair and genuine personality to the guest experience.
You will play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, inspiring the brigade and maintaining outstanding standards across quality, consistency, presentation and service.
Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will help shape menus, elevate team capability and ensure every dish reflects our commitment to fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce.
The Prospect:
This role is ideal for an experienced culinary leader who is ready to step into greater responsibility while remaining closely connected to the creativity and energy of the kitchen.
You will be trusted to lead service, develop talent, support menu innovation and provide confident leadership in the Executive Chef's absence.
Your ability to balance creativity with strong operational discipline will be central to your success.
The position:




Partner closely with the Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction and daily operation of the kitchen
Inspire, coach and develop a talented kitchen brigade
Bring creative flair to menu development, seasonal concepts and presentation
Lead service with confidence, energy and attention to detail
Maintain consistency, quality and exceptional culinary standards
Manage food costs, labour, ordering, stock control and kitchen productivity
Champion food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements
Build a collaborative kitchen culture where people feel supported, challenged and proud of their work
Step into full kitchen leadership responsibilities when required
About you:
You are an experienced Head Chef or highly capable Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career.
You will bring:
Strong experience within a premium hotel, resort or high-quality restaurant environment
Proven leadership capability within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
A passion for fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce
Creative confidence and a strong eye for presentation
Sound commercial understanding across labour, food cost and kitchen performance
The ability to remain calm, organised and decisive during busy service periods
A collaborative leadership style that brings out the best in others
Relevant culinary qualifications
Why Us:
You will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, collaborative and agile environment.
We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle,



career and wellbeing including:
50% F&B; discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
$99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
Enhanced parental Leave and lifestyle benefits
A commitment to a green future through enhanced sustainability practices
Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways
A culture of collaboration, elevating experiences and diversity
Limitless career opportunities in a fast growing, dynamic workplace
Regular service recognition and team engagement events
We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds.
If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can support you to perform at your best.
As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.
Crystalbrook Collection is a bold and sustainably minded hotel group redefining luxury hospitality in Australia.
Driven by our spirit of wonder, we create locally unique hotels, restaurants and guest experiences that reflect the character of their place and the personality of our people.
We believe luxury should feel considered, creative and responsible, with experiences that leave a positive impression on our guests, our collaborators and the communities we are part of.
As our collection continues to grow, including the opening of Crystalbrook Sam in Adelaide at the end of **** and Crystalbrook Aurora in Canberra in early ****, we are entering an exciting new chapter.
Guided by our values — We are Customer Obsessed, We are Collaborators and We are Courageous — we are building more than hotels.
We are building careers, experiences and a new standard of hospitality.

📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Crystalbrook Collection
📍 New South Wales