Chef de Cuisine: Woodfire Grill Lead at Luxury Beachfront Resort

Elements of Byron; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant staff discounts

Uniform provided

Parking on site

Employee Assistance Program

Departmental training

Staff awards

Refer a friend incentive

Long-term employment opportunities

Beachside resort environment

Job summary

Elements of Byron is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the dinner service for our luxury resort guests. You will head a passionate kitchen team, champion woodfire and grill cooking, and build relationships with local suppliers to deliver exceptional, produce-driven menus.

The role calls for a hands-on leader with a strong commercial sense and a deep passion for premium hospitality in Byron Bay. Applicants must have permanent work rights in Australia and availability across weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in premium restaurants, luxury hotels or resorts.
• Passion for fire, grill and ingredient-led cooking.
• Strong understanding of local, seasonal and sustainable produce.
• Creative chef with hands-on leadership and sharp commercial acumen.
• Full availability including weekends and public holidays.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications, min Cert III.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Drive culinary innovation while delivering top-quality food and guest experiences.
• Manage dinner service for a premium resort restaurant and maintain strong commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Fire & grill cooking

Local produce knowledge

Creative chef mindset

Commercial acumen

Food safety knowledge

Weekend availability

Education

Cert III in commercial cookery

Job description

Elements of Byron is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the dinner service for our luxury resort guests. You will head a passionate kitchen team, champion woodfire and grill cooking, and build relationships with local suppliers to deliver exceptional, produce-driven menus.

The role calls for a hands-on leader with a strong commercial sense and a deep passion for premium hospitality in Byron Bay. Applicants must have permanent work rights in Australia and availability across weekends and holidays.