Executive Chef

Crystalbrook Byron is 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.

The Role:

As the culinary leader at Crystalbrook Byron, you will report to the General Manager and take charge of the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Kitchen and related areas. You will naturally ensure that our food is not just a meal but an unforgettable experience, becoming a key attraction for our guests. Leading, inspiring and developing a talented Kitchen Brigade will be central to your role, driving engagement, performance and delivering strong financial results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Elevating guest satisfaction across restaurants, bars and event spaces by serving up exceptional food to delights and surprise
• Creating a culture of innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the kitchen
• Designing seasonal menus, unique promotional dishes and special event packages that get guests talking
• Providing hands-on leadership across all service areas and shifts, ensuring smooth operations and flawless delivery
• Collaborating closely with the F&B Service team to create seamless guest experiences
• Driving a high standard of departmental training to keep your team sharp and our food quality top-notch
• Communicating and coordinating effectively with all hotel departments to keep things running like clockwork
• Supervising and nurturing your Kitchen Brigade, from rookies to seasoned pros
• Championing health and safety standards to keep your team and kitchen in tip-top shape
• Managing budgets with precision, using your analytical skills to forecast and control costs
• Overseeing the entire food journey: procurement, preparation, presentation – all while maintaining the highest standards
• Building a vibrant, engaged team and a reputation for excellence that attracts the very best culinary talent.

About you:

Your superpowers include:

• A sharp financial mind, with the ability to manage cost controls, analysis, and reporting with ease
• Proven experience leading high-volume, high-quality restaurant operations across multiple outlets
• A genuine passion for nurturing and developing your Kitchen team's skills and knowledge
• A track record of inspiring, mentoring, and developing teams to their full potential
• Trade qualification and technical cooking skills that would make even the toughest MasterChef judge take notice
• A cool head under pressure, able to navigate any challenge with ease and grace

If you’re ready to take on this exciting leadership role and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The Benefits:

You will work with exceptional people in a supportive, diverse and passionate environment and this is a vital position within our leadership team at Crystalbrook Collection. You will enjoy a flexible range of benefits that include: 

• A market leading 50% F&B discount across all Venues 
• $99 Room rates and a generous friends and family discount 
• Lifestyle benefits including extra leave and earth advocacy days
• Green future - we are committed to enhanced sustainability practices 
• Dedicated Internal Mobility Programme and reward scheme
• Online learning, career enhancement and development plans 
• Personalised employee support network
• Regular service recognition and team events  

Crystalbrook Collection is 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.

We are proud to foster a workplace that supports equality, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions. If you have a health condition or disability, please let us know early in the recruitment process so we can offer the appropriate support and ensure you can perform at your best during interviews.

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