680 Montreal Street ,
Victoria 
(250) 414 6739 
Our Team
Just as passionate about creating remarkable dishes and drinks as they are about providing exceptional service, Aura’s talented team pairs every dining experience with the principles of environmental stewardship, diversity, and daily doses of health and happiness. Our award-winning chefs and servers are ready to tickle your taste buds!
Restaurant Chef
Gabe Fayerman-Hansen
“[Gardening] and producing fresh ingredients to play around with has always inspired me and the food I enjoy cooking.”
Growing up in a food-focused family with a restaurateur for a father, Gabe Fayerman-Hansen saw glimpses into the world of fine dining during his Prairie childhood. With an extensive history at some of Victoria’s finest establishments, Gabe focuses on bringing in elements of global cuisines to a shareable format at Aura. His lifelong passion for gardening and food production encourages a hyperlocal procurement strategy that always seeks the freshest, most flavourful ingredients to centre recipes around. Getting inspiration from the team’s cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds fosters the invention of delicious dishes that balance sustainability, technique, complexity, and flavour with the joy of cooking.
Restaurant Manager
Katie Alva
“Food is connection for me, connection to family and friends, to nature and the environment.”
Much of Katie Alva’s life has been lived around food, with an Italian chef for a father and a mother who supported her early interest in “playing restaurant.” Through enjoying fine dining with family, then relishing in the quiet observation that a solo experience can provide, Katie saw first-hand the connection that food, restaurants, and the teams behind them can create. After decades of working in kitchens and behind bars, she brings a high level of kindness, empathy, and creative thinking to her leadership role at Aura. Katie’s goal is to inspire the next generation of hospitality staff by demonstrating that this work can be both fulfilling and sustainable, encouraging a practice of open-minded collaboration and grace to foster an inclusive environment.
