Chef De Partie - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

EVT Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold/2

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across our hotel &

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Limited is seeking a casual AM shift kitchen member to deliver high-quality breakfast and conference meals. You will work with the kitchen team to ensure portion control, consistency, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on breakfast service, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal for someone who thrives in morning service and values teamwork and food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, breakfast and conference/banquet service preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, portion control and recipe execution.
• High standard of personal grooming and presentation.
• Team-first attitude and ability to build good working relationships.
• Availability to work early morning shifts (AM shift only).
• Sound understanding of food safety and WH&S practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality breakfast and conference food every shift.
• Prepare sauces, soups, hot dishes and pantry items (salads, sandwiches, desserts) to standard recipes.
• Maintain portion control, food quality and proper storage standards.
• Requisition stock and manage waste in line with hotel policy.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and equipment well-maintained.
• Follow WH&S guidelines and hotel operational policies.
• Support the team and complete duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef.

Skills

Breakfast service

Food preparation

Food safety

Portion control

Hygiene

Teamwork

Early mornings

Job description

About EVT

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

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, 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.

About the Role

Working with the kitchen team to produce high quality meals, with a focus on breakfast and conference service. This is a casual, AM shift only position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced morning service environment and takes pride in portion control, quality control, waste control, and consistent food preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality breakfast and conference food every shift
• Prepare sauces, soups, hot dishes and pantry items (salads, sandwiches, desserts) to standard recipes
• Maintain portion control, food quality and proper storage standards
• Requisition stock and manage waste in line with hotel policy
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and equipment well-maintained
• Follow WH&S guidelines and hotel operational policies
• Support the team and complete duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally with breakfast and/or conference/banquet service
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, portion control and recipe execution
• A high standard of personal grooming and presentation
• A team-first attitude and ability to build good working relationships
• Availability to work early morning shifts, as this role is AM shift only
• Sound understanding of food safety, storage and WH&S practices

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

Perks from Day One

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

• 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.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.