Sous Chef - Beach Hotel Byron Bay

Beach Hotel Byron Bay | Full-time | Byron Bay, NSW

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Beach Hotel Byron Bay.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the tools, leading a team and keeping a busy kitchen running smoothly.

Working closely with our Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day kitchen operations, service, team development, food quality and kitchen standards.

What you'll be doing

• 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 our Front of House team to deliver smooth service
• Taking responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is not on site

About you

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role
• Experience leading a large team in a high-volume hospitality environment
• Has strong cooking and service skills across multiple sections
• Can stay calm, organised and decisive when service gets busy
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation
• Understands stock control, ordering, food costs and waste management
• Enjoys training and developing other chefs and cooks
• Communicates well with both the kitchen and Front of House teams
• Leads by example and contributes to a positive kitchen culture

What you’ll get

• Full-time position at Beach Hotel Byron Bay
• A hands-on leadership role working closely with the Head Chef
• Opportunity to contribute to menus, kitchen systems and team development
• A busy, varied hospitality environment in the heart of Byron Bay
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to grow with the business

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification are preferred.

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