Byron Bay Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Casa Luna Group; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Competitive salary

Career progression

Local ingredients

Job summary

Casa Luna Group Pty Ltd in Byron Bay, NSW, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef / Chef De Partie to join our culinary team in a full-time capacity. You will work under the Head Chef, leading a station and ensuring consistent high-quality execution of our menus.

The role requires formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years in a professional kitchen and at least 2 years in supervisory or senior cook responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu planning and recipe development.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure quality and presentation.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff to develop skills.
• Manage food preparation, cooking techniques and plating to standards.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards per regulations and policies.
• Monitor stock levels and contribute to cost control while preserving quality.
• Prepare mise en place and ensure stations are stocked before service.
• Lead by example during service with composure and efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for seamless service.
• Identify opportunities for menu improvement and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Kitchen management

Communication

Time management

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Casa Luna Group Pty Ltd in Byron Bay, NSW, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef / Chef De Partie to join our culinary team in a full-time capacity. You will work under the Head Chef, leading a station and ensuring consistent high-quality execution of our menus.

The role requires formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years in a professional kitchen and at least 2 years in supervisory or senior cook responsibilities.