Junior Sous Chef

Crystalbrook Collection; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook餐

$99 room rates and friends and family

Enhanced parental Leave

Sustainability commitments

Internal mobility program

Online learning and career development

Collaborative team culture

Regular service recognition

Diversity and inclusion initiative

Job summary

Crystalbrook Byron, a luxury 5‑star resort nestled near Byron Bay, is seeking a driven Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You will help deliver award‑winning cuisine and mentor a talented crew across service periods.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with menu creation, cost control, health and safety, and close collaboration with the F&B service team to ensure memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven leader who can drive the kitchen team and coordinate with floor staff.
• Experience in controlling food and labour costs.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ambitious vision for guest service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and work with the floor team to deliver award-winning cuisine.
• Assist in controlling food and labour costs.
• Maintain effective communication and time management across shifts.
• Collaborate with F&B service leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee health and safety practices and staff training.
• Contribute to seasonal menus, promotions, and event packages.

Skills

Team leadership

Food & Labour cost control

Communication

Guest service vision

Job description

Crystalbrook Byronis a 5-star resort nestled in 45-acres of magical subtropical rainforest, just 5 minutes from the hub of energy that is Byron Bay. Our resort is a rainforest retreat and a slice of luxury, all wrapped into an environment that relaxes hearts and reinvigorates minds. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable and memorable guest experiences.

At Crystalbrook Collection, we do things differently. Driven by our mission to harness the spirit of wonder, we embrace responsible luxury with positivity, creativity, and fun, delivering locally unique hospitality experiences for our community. We're not just another hotel group — we're a bold, sustainably minded collection that puts people and place at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values — We are Customer Obsessed, We are Collaborators, and We are Courageous — we’re passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences and shaping a new era of hospitality.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, as Junior Sous Chef you will assist to foster a motivated team who provide the highest quality food experience that celebrates the best of different cuisines. Your responsibilities will include:

• Pioneering the guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Cultivating a culture of innovation and a penchant for pushing culinary boundaries.
• Providing hands‑on leadership during all service periods and shifts.
• Collaborate closely with the F&B Service leadership team.
• Ensuring rigorous departmental training aligns with our high standards.
• Foster seamless communication and coordination with all hotel departments.
• Overseeing workplace health and safety procedures.
• Contribute to the creation of seasonal menus, promotional offerings, and event packages.
• Partnering with the Executive Chef to manage budget expectations through insightful analysis, forecasting, and controls.
• Supporting efficient procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all culinary delights.
• Championing the hotel’s food safety program to meet and exceed regulatory requirements.
• Cultivating an engaged team environment with an outstanding local reputation, attracting and retaining top culinary talent.

Responsibilities:

Skills and experience:

Your talents include the following:

• Proven leader who will drive the kitchen team and work with the floor team to produce and deliver award winning cuisine
• Experience in the control of food and labour costs
• Well‑developed communication and time management skills
• A strong visionary with an ambitious expectation of guest service

Why Us:

You will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, collaborative and agile environment.We are proud to offer a range of industry‑leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing including:

50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars

$99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount

Enhanced parental Leave and lifestyle benefits

A commitment to a green future through enhanced sustainability practices

Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes

Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways

A culture of collaboration, elevating experiences and diversity

Limitless career opportunities in a fast growing, dynamic environment

Regular service recognition and team engagement events

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can support you to perform at your best.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.

Crystalbrook Collectionis an award‑winning hotel development and management company, proudly showcasing Australia’s newest portfolio of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars where differences are applauded.In just seven years, we own and manage luxury hotel assets worth over AU$1 billion across NSW and QLD. Our growth trajectory continues with exciting plans for new hotels in Adelaide and Canberra during 2026 and continued ambitions for further expansion both domestically and internationally.