Chef

St Vincent'S Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVTホテル

$2 movie tickets + discounts on Moonli

Rapid career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rydges Sydney Central is seeking an experienced full-time Breakfast Chef to join our team, focusing on breakfast and lunch service in a lively hotel setting. You will work in a small team delivering a premium breakfast buffet and supporting the wider kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in busy hotel or club environments, bulk cooking and buffet setup, plus strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to train junior staff while staying calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy hotel, club or similar environment.
• Experience across different sections with bulk cooking and buffet setup.
• 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 delivering a high standard.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proven experience

Bulk cooking

Buffet experience

Train junior staff

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Breakfast Chef - Rydges Sydney Central

$55,000 - $100,000 per year

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.

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 career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year-round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 hitting the slopes at Thredbo? Well, you’re about to. EVT Perks offer a range of always-on discounts on our amazing entertainment and travel experiences across Australia and New Zealand. Best of all, these perks are available to every EVT employee, including casual employees, starting from day one.

• 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.
• Salary starting from $79,423 plus super.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.