Sous Chef

Are you ready to bring your culinary talents to the breathtaking shores of Coffs Harbour? Aanuka Beach House is on the hunt for a full time Sous Chef to join our vibrant team. If you have a passion for creating delicious dishes, and a flair for fun, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What we’re serving:

  • Amazing team: Join a supportive, energetic and friendly kitchen team who are familiar with high volume formats.
  • Stunning location: Work with a view! Aanuka Beach House is set upon famous surf haunt, Diggers Beach.
  • An opportunity to work alongside Tilley & Wills’ Group Executive Chef, Brad Sloane – winner of AHA Chef of the Year 2012
  • Sponsorship – must be onshore

Your recipe for success:

  • Experience: minimum one (1) year experience as a Sous Chef, or similar, in a busy, high-volume kitchen
  • Leadership: you posses strong leadership skills. Our Head Chef can count on you to inspire and motivate the kitchen team
  • Creativity: you’re bursting with great ideas to bring holiday flare to our menu
  • Team player: your communication skills are excellent, and you thrive working in team settings
  • Passion for food: a love for creating mouthwatering dishes and a keen eye for detail
  • Work rights: must have full working rights in Australia
  • Visa conditions: must have the ability to work full time.

Daily duties:

  • Support the Head Chef: assist with menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen standards
  • Cooking: prepare and cook high-quality dishes, presentation and taste meets the highest standards
  • Team management: supervise and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations
  • Quality control: ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain a clean and organised kitchen
  • Innovate: contribute to menu development and create daily specials that surprise and delight our guests

Work perks:

  • Growth opportunities: we support your professional growth and development. Tilley & Wills is a growing hospitality operation, currently expanding across Queensland and New South Wales. Opportunities to progress with the company present themselves regularly, and always strive to nurture your career aspirations.
  • Fun environment: work in a fun, fast-paced and friendly environment where your creativity can shine.
  • Group discounts: 50% off at all Tilley & Wills pubs and bars (yep, that includes Aanuka!), and 30% off at all Tilley & Wills restaurants.

How to apply

Want to throw your hat in the ring? We’d love to hear from you! Click below to send us a copy of your CV.