Sous Chef

About Crystalbrook Sam

Crystalbrook Sam is launching soon in Adelaide, and we seek a Sous Chef passionate about culinary arts and eager to contribute creatively to our brand-new kitchen team. Joining us means more than fulfilling a role in a set environment - it's a chance to help craft our kitchen culture from the ground up.

At Crystalbrook Collection, we set ourselves apart through boldness, sustainability, and a people-first mentality. Our core values—Customer Obsession, Collaboration, and Courage—drive us to deliver hospitality experiences that are rooted in authentic local character and purpose.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Lead by example to energize and inspire a high-achieving culinary team through passion and strong leadership presence.
• Support the preparation and delivery of outstanding dishes emphasizing quality ingredients, creativity, and consistency.
• Contribute actively to defining kitchen standards, systems, and operations during our pre-opening stage.
• Coach and develop chefs across all levels, fostering an environment conducive to learning, contribution, and growth.
• Ensure exemplary standards in food quality, plate presentation, hygiene, safety, and kitchen organization.
• Collaborate with culinary and operational management to provide guests with memorable dining moments.
• Lead the kitchen smoothly during service periods, maintaining focus and composure under pressure.
• Assist in operational tasks such as menu execution, inventory ordering, managing stock, monitoring food costs, and minimizing waste.
• Advocate for our Responsible Luxury principles by making sustainable and thoughtful choices regarding sourcing, waste, and kitchen operations.
• Encourage innovation by proposing new ideas, challenging norms, and improving culinary experiences.

Candidate Profile

We seek a chef deeply committed to the hospitality industry who understands that exceptional kitchens are built on trust, communication, discipline, curiosity, and genuine care towards every dish served.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Substantial experience as a Sous Chef or senior culinary roles prepared to transition upward.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• Strong enthusiasm and knowledge of quality produce, flavor profiles, and contemporary cuisine.
• Effective leadership abilities to motivate and unite the kitchen team.
• Experience maintaining high performance in fast-paced, quality-centric kitchens.
• Excellent organizational, communicative skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Commercial insight relating to food cost management, labor, inventory, and waste reduction.
• A cooperative mindset ready to engage hands-on when necessary.
• Courage to share ideas, innovate, and uphold elevated culinary standards.

The ideal candidate will bring positive energy and a proactive attitude to cultivate a kitchen culture that all team members can take pride in.

Why Join Us

Work among outstanding professionals within a supportive and flexible setting. We provide leading edge benefits designed to enhance your career, health, and lifestyle such as:

• Half-price food and beverage discounts at all Crystalbrook venues.
• Discounted stays at $99 per night and benefits extended to friends and family.
• Improved parental leave and lifestyle benefit programs.
• Strong commitment to sustainability with green operating practices.
• Opportunities through internal job mobility and rewarding team schemes.
• Access to online training and tailored career development paths.
• A collaborative culture promoting diversity and exceptional experiences.
• Boundless career progression in a fast-expanding company.
• Frequent recognition of service and team-building events.
• The unique chance to join us at the inception, helping to influence the culture and culinary direction of Crystalbrook Sam.

About Crystalbrook Collection

We are an acclaimed hotel owner and operator celebrated for Australia’s newest upscale hotel and hospitality portfolio. In seven years, we have curated assets valued over AUD 1 billion across New South Wales and Queensland, expanding aggressively with planned openings in Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and beyond, both locally and internationally.