Job Description

Crystalbrook Byron is a five-star rainforest resort set across 45 acres of magical subtropical landscape, just moments from the energy and creativity of Byron Bay.

Immersed in nature, Byron is a place where thoughtful luxury, stillness and connection come together. Surrounded by rainforest, wildlife and open space, the resort offers a deeply restorative guest experience designed to relax the heart and reinvigorate the mind.

With sustainability at its core and a genuine respect for the environment, Crystalbrook Byron invites guests and collaborators to experience luxury in a way that feels calm, considered and beautifully connected to place.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Commis Chef – Pastry to join our kitchen brigade on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging pastry professional who loves working with fresh, seasonal produce and takes pride in creating beautifully presented food.

You will work alongside an experienced and supportive culinary team, developing your skills across pastry preparation, production and service while contributing to memorable dining experiences for our guests.

The Opportunity:

As a Commis Chef within our kitchen team, you will support the preparation and production of desserts, baked goods and other pastry items across the resort.

You will bring energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for food, together with the ability to stay organised and composed in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

This casual role offers flexibility, attractive rates and the opportunity to build your experience within one of Byron Bay’s most distinctive luxury resorts.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of desserts, pastries and baked items
• Support daily pastry production and service requirements
• Work closely with senior chefs to maintain quality, consistency and presentation
• Use fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and fun-loving kitchen culture
• Support the wider culinary team during busy service periods

What We Are Looking For:

You are passionate about pastry and excited to continue developing your skills within a professional kitchen.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally within pastry
• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• A genuine interest in fresh, sustainable and locally inspired food

Why Crystalbrook Byron:

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 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.