Commis Chef - Rydges Adelaide

EVT Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold &

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across our hotel &

Paid parental leave; community &

Job summary

Rydges South Park Adelaide, part of EVT Limited, is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen brigade. You will work across sections and support delivering consistent, high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, and events in a busy, welcoming team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of commis chef experience, a passion for food, and a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a commis chef in hotels, restaurants or bistros.
• Experience across kitchen sections preferred, training available.
• Passion for cooking and breakfast/dinner shifts.
• Strong food safety, hygiene, and WH&S practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow procedures.
• Willingness to learn across all kitchen areas.
• Excellent teamwork and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Work across sections to support delivery of high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, and events.
• Assist in restaurant and event-style cookery in a busy kitchen.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Commis chef experience

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork & communication

Shift flexibility

Kitchen sections exposure

Job description

About EVT

Rydges Adelaide 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

Overlooking the Adelaide Parklands and just minutes from the CBD, Rydges South Park Adelaide keeps a busy kitchen running across restaurant service, room service, and catering for our Skyline Events Centre and rooftop pool area.

We're looking for a Casual Commis Chef to join the brigade, working across sections and supporting the delivery of consistent, high-quality food for everything from an intimate breakfast service to a large conference lunch. This role is perfect for someone building their craft who wants exposure to both restaurant and event-style cookery in a busy, supportive kitchen.

Skills & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

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

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.