About the role
As Chef at ANQ – An Nam Quan, you'll be at the heart of the kitchen — preparing and cooking our menu to ANQ's standards, keeping service moving during busy periods, and helping maintain the quality and consistency our regulars know and love.
You'll work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, and support and guide junior kitchen staff as needed.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and cook menu items — including pho, banh mi, noodle salads, rice bowls, and fresh spring rolls — to ANQ's recipes and presentation standards
Complete mise en place and food prep ahead of service to keep the kitchen running smoothly
Maintain consistency, portion control, and presentation across every dish
Monitor stock levels of kitchen ingredients, rotate stock (FIFO), and flag shortages or ordering needs
Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards at all times
Help train, coach, and support junior kitchen staff, including dishwashers/runners
Liaise with the front-of-house team to keep ticket timing and communication smooth during service
Keep the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas clean, organised, and compliant
Step into any kitchen section as needed to support the team during peak periods
About you
Trade-qualified Chef (Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent) with proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally Vietnamese or Asian cuisine




Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices; a Food Safety Supervisor certificate is a plus
Able to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure during busy service
Strong attention to detail and consistency in food quality and presentation
Reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
Available to work evenings and weekends
Vietnamese language or cuisine knowledge preferred, though not essential
About us
ANQ – An Nam Quan brings the flavours of Saigon to Adelaide.
We're a family-rooted Vietnamese restaurant serving authentic dishes made with fresh ingredients and recipes passed down through generations — pho, banh mi, noodle salads, rice bowls, and fresh spring rolls, in a warm space where our motto is easy: come in, sit down, and let us feed you.
Benefits
A hands-on cooking role in a growing, family-oriented Vietnamese restaurant
Supportive management and a close-knit kitchen team
Staff meals and discounts
Opportunities to grow further into a senior chef or kitchen leadership role
Flexible shifts across our two Adelaide locations
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short note about your kitchen experience to ******, or drop it in person at either of our venues:
• 206 Belair Road, Hawthorn SA ****
• 236 Kensington Road, Marryatville SA ****
We'd love to hear from you!

📌 Chef (Adelaide)
🏢 An Nam Quan
📍 Adelaide