Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Kitchen, Byron Bay

Beach Hotel Byron Bay; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beach Hotel Byron Bay team environment

Opportunities for development

Job summary

Beach Hotel Byron Bay is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team in Byron Bay. This hands-on role combines leadership with practical cooking responsibilities to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead a large team through peak service, contribute to menu development, and manage stock, costs and quality across multiple sections.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Experience leading a large team in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong cooking and service skills across multiple sections.
• Ability to stay calm, organised and decisive during peak service.
• Focus on food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Understanding stock control, ordering, food costs and waste management.
• Experience training and developing other chefs and cooks.
• Excellent communication with kitchen and Front of House teams.
• Leads by example and contributes to a positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading a large kitchen team through high-volume à la carte and functions service.
• Running the pass and coordinating service when required.
• Building kitchen rosters around forecasts, trade levels, functions and staffing requirements.
• Recruiting, onboarding, training and developing kitchen team members.
• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Managing section allocations and kitchen staffing during service.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supporting menu development, specials and recipe implementation.
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and food cost management.
• Monitoring waste, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards.
• Working closely with Front of House to deliver smooth service.
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on site.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Food quality focus

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Beach Hotel Byron Bay is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team in Byron Bay. This hands-on role combines leadership with practical cooking responsibilities to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, lead a large team through peak service, contribute to menu development, and manage stock, costs and quality across multiple sections.