Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Full time | Byron Bay, NSW

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Beach Hotel Byron Bay.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the tools, leading a team and keeping a busy kitchen running smoothly.

Working closely with our Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day kitchen operations, service, team development, food quality and kitchen standards.

What you'll be doing
Leading a large kitchen team through high-volume à la carte and functions service
Running the pass and coordinating service when required
Building kitchen rosters around forecasts, trade levels, functions and staffing requirements
Recruiting, onboarding, training and developing kitchen team members
Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
Managing section allocations and kitchen staffing during service
Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
Supporting menu development, specials and recipe implementation
Assisting with ordering, stock control and food cost management
Monitoring waste, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards




Working closely with our Front of House team to deliver smooth service
Taking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on site

About you
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role
Experience leading a large team in a high-volume hospitality workplace
Has robust cooking and service skills across multiple sections
Can stay calm, organised and decisive when service gets busy
Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
Understands stock control, ordering, food costs and waste management
Enjoys training and developing other chefs and cooks
Communicates well with both the kitchen and Front of House teams
Leads by example and contributes to a positive kitchen culture

What you’ll get
Full-time position at Beach Hotel Byron Bay
A hands-on leadership role working closely with the Head Chef
Opportunity to contribute to menus, kitchen systems and team development
A busy, varied hospitality environment in the heart of Byron Bay
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to grow with the business

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification are preferred.
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