CHEFS WANTED | Full-Time | Beachfront Venue | No Late Nights

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Day and early evening shifts

No late nights

Healthy work-life balance

Beachfront location

Staff discount

Immediate start

Long-term role in growing business

Job summary

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery is seeking two experienced Chefs or Cooks for full-time roles at our beachfront Torquay, Hervey Bay kitchen. Expect day and early evening shifts, with no late-night finishes, in a fast-paced but supportive team environment.

We value reliability, dedication and a proactive approach to menu execution, kitchen cleanliness and food safety. Immediate starts available as we build a long-term team in a growing local business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef or experienced Cook.
• Experience in a busy cafe, restaurant, pub or similar high-volume environment.
• Confidence working under pressure.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Good attention to detail and presentation.
• The ability to communicate and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking menu items to Aquavue’s standards.
• Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control.
• Managing your section confidently during busy services.
• Completing food preparation efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen.
• Following food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Supporting your fellow kitchen team during busy periods.
• Assisting with stock rotation, preparation and kitchen organisation.
• Contributing ideas and helping us continually improve our food offering.
• Taking ownership of your role and helping maintain a strong team environment.

Job description

CHEFS WANTED | Full-Time | Beachfront Venue | No Late Nights

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery – Hervey Bay QLD

Two Full-Time Positions Available | Immediate Start | Hervey Bay

Love hospitality, but not the burnout that often comes with it?

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery is looking for two experienced Chefs or Cooks to join our busy kitchen team in full-time positions.

Located directly on the beachfront in Torquay, Aquavue is a high-volume, well-established venue with a strong local following, busy tourist trade and a team focused on producing great food in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

These positions include a combination of day and early evening shifts (with no late-night finishes).

We are looking for people who know their way around a busy kitchen, take pride in what they put on the plate and want to become reliable, long-term members of a positive and hardworking team.

Why Work at Aquavue?

Hospitality doesn’t have to mean burnout, unhealthy hours or finishing work at midnight.

At Aquavue, we are focused on building a workplace that supports healthy habits, sustainable working hours and a positive team culture.

We want our team to work hard while they are here, support one another, take pride in what they do and still have a life outside of work.

You’ll get:

• Full-time, secure employment

• Day and early evening shifts

• No late-night finishes

• A workplace that promotes healthy habits and work-life balance

• A team culture built around respect, accountability and supporting each other

• 50% staff discount

• A beachfront workplace in one of Hervey Bay’s best locations

• A busy venue with consistent hours and trade

• Supportive kitchen and management leadership

• Opportunities to contribute ideas and creativity

• Competitive remuneration based on your experience and capability

• Immediate start available

• The opportunity to build a long-term role within an established and growing local business

About the Role

You’ll be working across a busy kitchen producing consistent, quality meals while helping keep service running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking menu items to Aquavue’s standards

• Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control

• Managing your section confidently during busy services

• Completing food preparation efficiently and accurately

• Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen

• Following food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements

• Supporting your fellow kitchen team during busy periods

• Assisting with stock rotation, preparation and kitchen organisation

• Contributing ideas and helping us continually improve our food offering

• Taking ownership of your role and helping maintain a strong team environment

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not just looking for someone who can cook. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, productive, team-focused and takes pride in doing their job well.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef or experienced Cook

• Experience in a busy café, restaurant, pub or similar high-volume environment

• Confidence working under pressure

• Strong food preparation and cooking skills

• Good attention to detail and presentation

• A strong understanding of cleanliness and food safety

• The ability to communicate and work well with others

• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the team

• Reliable availability across weekdays and weekends

• The ability to start immediately or within a short timeframe

Formal chef qualifications are highly regarded, however experienced cooks with strong practical ability are also encouraged to apply.

We value attitude, reliability and capability just as highly as what is written on a piece of paper.

The Hours

These are full-time positions involving a mixture of day shifts + early evening shifts

Aquavue is not a late-night restaurant, meaning you can work full-time in hospitality without regularly sacrificing your entire evening.

Weekend availability is required due to the nature of the industry, however our operating style allows our kitchen team to maintain a much healthier balance than many traditional hospitality venues.

About Aquavue

Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery is an established Hervey Bay venue located directly opposite the beach in Torquay.

We are a busy and continually evolving business serving locals and visitors across breakfast, lunch and early dinner, alongside events, functions and takeaway offerings.

We care about providing a great experience for our customers, but equally, we believe a strong business starts with a strong team.

That means maintaining high standards while creating an environment where people are treated with respect, held accountable, encouraged to grow and supported to perform at their best.

We’re continuing to strengthen our kitchen operation and are looking for two great people who want to become an important part of what we’re building.

Ready for a Change?

If you’re an experienced Chef or Cook looking for full-time stability, great hours, a beachfront workplace, a healthier team culture and no late-night finishes, we’d love to hear from you.

We have two positions available and are looking to appoint as soon as possible.

Immediate starts available for the right candidates.