Chef

Aqua Kitchen And Bar; Angourie, Yamba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Kitchen and Bar in Angourie, NSW is seeking a qualified Chef to join our full-time team. You will prepare and cook gluten-free, modern dishes using fresh local ingredients in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen.

We value creativity, reliability and strong food-safety practices. The role requires at least 4 years in a busy kitchen, ability to work autonomously or with a team, and a genuine passion for gluten-free cooking in a coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years proven record of working in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Prior experience cooking/baking Gluten Free products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work autonomously or part of a team.
• Committed and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, modern, gluten free cuisine, ensuring food quality is at a consistently high standard
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure efficient, seamless service
• Assisting with menu development and recipe creation
• Ensuring a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Providing exceptional customer service to all guests and being flexible with client requests.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Gluten-free cooking

Autonomy

Education

Food safety certificate

Job description

Job Description

Chef

Aqua Kitchen and Bar

Angourie/Yamba, NSW 2464

Full time

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our dynamic team at Aqua Kitchen and Bar in Angourie, NSW.

We are looking for someone to have a strong creative influence in our celiac friendly kitchen who is passionate about showcasing fresh local ingredients. As a full‑time Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high‑quality meals for our guests in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, modern, gluten free cuisine, ensuring food quality is at a consistently high standard
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure efficient, seamless service
• Assisting with menu development and recipe creation
• Ensuring a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
• Providing exceptional customer service to all guests and being flexible with client requests.

What we’re looking for:

• Passion for creating innovative, delicious dishes
• Minimum 4 years proven record of working in a busy commercial kitchen
• Prior experience cooking/baking Gluten Free products
• Committed and reliable
• Able to work autonomously or part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety. Preferably hold a food safety certificate.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Have experience in ordering for the kitchen and bar
• Be adaptable and dynamic and able to train staff in correct company procedures
• Fun, positive, team-oriented attitude

About us

Aqua Kitchen and Bar is a vibrant restaurant located in the coastal town of Angourie, NSW. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to create innovative, mouth‑watering gluten free dishes that showcase the best of Australian cuisine. Our team is passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience for all our guests in a casual unpretentious environment. If you’re a talented Chef/Cook who is excited to be part of our dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.