Creative Head Chef | Luxury Resort Kitchen Lead

Crystalbrook Collection Hotels; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount

Staff room rates

Parental leave & benefits

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Crystalbrook Byron is seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead our culinary leadership team, reporting to the Executive Chef. This role focuses on guiding daily kitchen operations, inspiring the brigade, and delivering dishes that reflect fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to shape menus, drive innovation and maintain high standards across quality, presentation and service in a five-star resort environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a premium hotel, resort or high-quality restaurant environment.
• Proven leadership capability within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• A passion for fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce.
• Creative confidence and a strong eye for presentation.
• Sound commercial understanding across labour, food cost and kitchen performance.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and decisive during busy service periods.
• A collaborative leadership style that brings out the best in others.
• Relevant culinary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary direction and daily operation of the kitchen.
• Inspire, coach and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Bring creative flair to menu development, seasonal concepts and presentation.
• Lead service with confidence, energy and attention to detail.
• Maintain consistency, quality and exceptional culinary standards.
• Manage food costs, labour, ordering, stock control and kitchen productivity.
• Champion food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements.
• Build a collaborative kitchen culture where people feel supported, challenged and proud of their work.
• Step into full kitchen leadership responsibilities when required.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff coaching

Menu development

Food safety

Kitchen management

Budgeting

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Crystalbrook Byron is seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead our culinary leadership team, reporting to the Executive Chef. This role focuses on guiding daily kitchen operations, inspiring the brigade, and delivering dishes that reflect fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced produce.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to shape menus, drive innovation and maintain high standards across quality, presentation and service in a five-star resort environment.