Sous Chef – New Fine Dining Venue | Aura on the Rivers

Aura on the Rivers | Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Salary: $80,000 + super | Negotiable based on experience
Start date: By 7 September 2026
Casual contract initially, with potential for permanent employment

Aura on the Rivers is a brand-new fine dining restaurant located on the waterfront in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. We are building a passionate and supportive team ahead of our opening and are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join us as we bring the venue to life.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to be involved from the beginning and have genuine creative input into the kitchen, menu and overall direction of a new restaurant.

Working closely with the Head Chef and management team, the Sous Chef will play an important role in establishing and maintaining a high standard of food, service and kitchen operations.

You will be involved in:

• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations

• Assisting with menu development and menu design

• Contributing creative ideas and new dishes

• Helping establish recipes, preparation procedures and kitchen standards

• Working with fresh, quality produce and maintaining high presentation standards

• Assisting with ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation

• Supporting the recruitment, training and development of kitchen staff

• Helping build a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen culture

• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace standards

• Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence

• Working closely with FOH and management to deliver an exceptional guest experience

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team and is excited by the opportunity to help build something from the ground up.

Fine dining experience is highly valued but is not essential. We are more interested in your attitude, work ethic, creativity and willingness to contribute.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior Chef position

• Strong kitchen organisation and leadership skills

• A genuine passion for quality food and presentation

• The ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy kitchen

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A creative approach to food and menu development

• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures

• Experience training or supervising other kitchen staff

• Familiarity with Queensland/Australian local produce and suppliers is a bonus

This is more than simply joining an established kitchen. You will have the opportunity to be part of the team from the beginning of a brand-new Brisbane dining venue.

We offer:

• $80,000 + super, negotiable depending on experience

• Supportive and collaborative management team

• Opportunity to contribute to menu design and development

• Genuine creative input into the kitchen

• Opportunity to assist with building and developing the kitchen team

• A chance to help establish kitchen systems and standards from the ground up

• Casual contract initially, with the potential to move into a permanent position

• Opportunity for long-term career growth as the restaurant develops

We are looking for someone who can commence no later than 7 September 2026.

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have the appropriate Australian working rights.

If you are a motivated chef looking for an opportunity to help create something special from the very beginning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief introduction telling us about your experience and why you would like to join Aura on the Rivers.