Commis Chef - Rydges Port Macquarie

EVT Limited; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

$2 movie tickets + discounts on Moonl

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Thredbo Season Pass

Job summary

EVT Limited’s Rydges Port Macquarie is seeking casual and full-time Commis Chefs to join the team. You’ll contribute to daily kitchen operations and help deliver high-quality meals across the restaurant, IRD and Breakfast, while upholding food safety and guest experience.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year kitchen experience in hotels, restaurants or bistros, a solid understanding of food safety, and a flexible AM/PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a chef in hotels, restaurants or similar.
• Experience across larder and fryer sections; training provided.
• Strong passion for cooking and willingness to work AM/PM shifts.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS practices.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure and adhering to kitchen procedures.
• Commitment to teamwork and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Be a key player in daily kitchen operations across outlets.
• Deliver high-quality food across restaurant, IRD and Breakfast, maintaining standards and guest experience.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene requirements at all times.
• Support the kitchen team and learn across all kitchen areas.

Skills

1+ year experience

Section experience (larder/fryer)

Food safety

WHS knowledge

Work under pressure

Teamwork & communication

Job description

About EVT: Rydges Port Macquarie 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

We are looking for casual and full-time 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 chef working in hotels, restaurants or bistros.
• Experience working on different sections including larder and fryer, but we can train you.
• Passion for cooking good food and happy to work across AM and PM.
• 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.

• 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.
• Thredbo Season Pass.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait!