Breakfast Chef - Rydges Sydney Central

EVT Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EVT Perks discount program

Job summary

EVT Limited in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an experienced full-time breakfast chef to join our hotel team. You will primarily manage breakfast and lunch shifts, work in a small team, and deliver a standout buffet offering to guests while supporting the broader kitchen and hotel operations.

You bring proven hotel or club experience, the ability to train junior staff, strong communication, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy hotel, club or similar environment.
• Experience across sections with bulk cooking and buffet.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Able to multitask and perform under pressure while delivering quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakfast buffet and assist with lunch shifts.
• Work in a small team to provide excellent breakfast service.
• Support the wider hotel team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Proven hotel experience

Section experience

Mentor junior staff

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well‑earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia’s most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo.Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou’rein,there’sno limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced full‑time breakfast chef to join the team. This is a great role for someone that is looking to work mainly breakfast and lunch shifts. You will be working in a small team to deliver an excellent breakfast buffet offering to guests and support the wider team across the hotel.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience working in a busy hotel, club or similar environment.
• Experience across different sections with a strong understanding of bulk cooking and buffet experience.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff and maintain consistency.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Attention to detail, well‑presented and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure, while still delivering a high standard.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Resilient and solutions‑focused — stays calm, moves fast.
• Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others.

Alternative option for perks

Love catching the latest movies, dining at trendy restaurants, staying in incredible hotels,or even hittingthe slopes at Thredbo? Well,you'reabout to. EVT Perks offer a range of always‑on discountsonouramazing entertainment and travelexperiences across Australia and New Zealand. Best of all, theseperksare available toevery EVT employee, including casual employees, starting from day one.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.