Job Description

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

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

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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.

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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 n

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- Leading a large kitchen team through high-volume à la carte and functions service
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- Running the pass and coordinating service when required
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- Building kitchen rosters around forecasts, trade levels, functions and staffing requirements
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- Recruiting, onboarding, training and developing kitchen team members
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- Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
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- Managing section allocations and kitchen staffing during service
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- Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
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- Supporting menu development, specials and recipe implementation
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- Assisting with ordering, stock control and food cost management
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- Monitoring waste, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
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- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards
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- Working closely with our Front of House team to deliver smooth service
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- Taking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on site
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About you nn
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role
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- Experience leading a large team in a high-volume hospitality environment
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- Has solid cooking and service skills across multiple sections
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- Can stay calm, organised and decisive when service gets busy
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- Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
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- Understands stock control, ordering, food costs and waste management
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- Enjoys training and developing other chefs and cooks
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- Communicates well with both the kitchen and Front of House teams
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- Leads by example and contributes to a positive kitchen culture
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What you’ll get nn
- Full-time position at Beach Hotel Byron Bay
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- A hands-on leadership role working closely with the Head Chef
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- Opportunity to contribute to menus, kitchen systems and team development
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- A busy, varied hospitality environment in the heart of Byron Bay
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- Supportive leadership team
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- Opportunity to grow with the business
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification are preferred.

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📌 Sous Chef - Beach Hotel Byron Bay
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