Casual Commis Chef - Rydges Camperdown

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Thredbo Season Pass

50% off dining and stays

$2 movie tickets

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rydges Hotels & Resorts is seeking a casual Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will help deliver quality food across restaurant, IRD and breakfast services, while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

We value at least 1+ year of commis chef experience in hotels or restaurants, flexibility for shifts, and a collaborative, professional approach to work. Training available for different sections of the kitchen and strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a commis chef in hotels/restaurants.
• Experience working across different kitchen sections is a bonus and trainable.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS practices.
• Excellent teamwork and professional communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant, IRD and breakfast shifts.
• Contribute to high-quality food production and guest satisfaction.
• Follow kitchen procedures and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Commis chef experience

Kitchen sections experience

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork & communication

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 140entertainment 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.

About the Role

We are looking for a casual Commis Chefs to join the team. You'll be a key player in the daily operations across the kitchen outlets. You’ll help deliver high-quality food across the restaurant, IRD and Breakfast for the hotel while maintaining standards, food safety and a great guest experience.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of experience as a commis chef working in hotels, restaurants or bistros.
• Experience working on different sections of the kitchen is ideal, but we can train you.
• Passion for cooking good food and working breakfast or dinner shifts.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and WH&S practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow kitchen procedures.
• Passion for food preparation and willingness to learn across all kitchen areas.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a professional attitude.

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.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• Thredbo Season Pass.
• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.