Commis Chef - Rydges Adelaide

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays discount

Movie tickets & cinema discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth opportunities

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rydges South Park Adelaide, part of EVT, is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join the busy kitchen team. You will work across sections, supporting delivery of consistent dining for breakfast service and large conferences in a fast-paced setting.

This role suits someone building their craft who wants exposure to both restaurant and event-style cookery in a lively hotel environment with training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a commis chef or similar role in hotels, restaurants or bistros.
• Experience across kitchen sections is ideal; training available.
• Passion for cooking and willingness to work breakfast or dinner shifts.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and WH&S practices.
• Ability to perform under pressure and follow kitchen procedures.
• Desire to learn across all kitchen areas and contribute to the team.
• Excellent teamwork and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant and event service.
• Assist with food prep and ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Help maintain cleanliness and stock while following procedures.

Skills

1+ years experience

Kitchen sections

Food preparation

Food safety & WH&S

Work under pressure

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

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.

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.