Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Full-time | Byron Bay, NSWWe'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 doingLeading a large kitchen team through high-volume à la carte and functions serviceRunning the pass and coordinating service when requiredBuilding kitchen rosters around forecasts, trade levels, functions and staffing requirementsRecruiting, onboarding, training and developing kitchen team membersSupporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operationsManaging section allocations and kitchen staffing during serviceEnsuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion controlSupporting menu development, specials and recipe implementationAssisting with ordering, stock control and food cost managementMonitoring waste, stock rotation and kitchen organisationMaintaining food safety,



hygiene and allergen management standardsWorking closely with our Front of House team to deliver smooth serviceTaking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on siteAbout youProven experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership roleExperience leading a large team in a high-volume hospitality environmentHas strong cooking and service skills across multiple sectionsCan stay calm, organised and decisive when service gets busyTakes pride in food quality, consistency and presentationUnderstands stock control, ordering, food costs and waste managementEnjoys training and developing other chefs and cooksCommunicates well with both the kitchen and Front of House teamsLeads by example and contributes to a positive kitchen cultureWhat you'll getFull-time position at Beach Hotel Byron BayA hands-on leadership role working closely with the Head ChefOpportunity to contribute to menus, kitchen systems and team developmentA busy, varied hospitality workplace in the heart of Byron BaySupportive leadership teamOpportunity to grow with the businessCertificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification are preferred.
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📌 Sous Chef - Beach Hotel Byron Bay
🏢 Beach Hotel Byron Bay
📍 Byron Bay