Demi Chef: Banquets & Fine Dining Prep

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays discount

Movie tickets & cinema discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel is seeking a Demi Chef for a fulltime role at Rydges South Bank Brisbane. You will work across restaurant, room service, banquet and conference operations to deliver high-quality food for intimate boardroom lunches to 600-guest galas.

The role offers exposure to both à la carte and large-scale event cookery in a busy, supportive kitchen with a Daymaker culture and opportunities for career growth within EVT's hospitality network.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery, or working towards one, with relevant kitchen experience.
• Experience across la carte, banquet, or large-scale event catering is highly regarded.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure across a varied and fast-changing events calendar.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn from senior chefs.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around the events calendar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specification across restaurant, room service, banquet and conference operations.
• Work efficiently across assigned sections, maintaining consistency, quality and presentation standards during service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with mise en place, stock rotation, and daily kitchen preparation.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WH&S procedures, including correct storage and labelling of stock.
• Assist with the planning and execution of conference and event catering, adapting to different formats, group sizes and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked section, minimising wastage and controlling costs.
• Support the training and development of Apprentices and junior kitchen team members.
• Communicate effectively with Front of House, Conference & Events, and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Experience in la carte/banquet

Food safety knowledge

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible roster

Education

Trade qualification in commercial cookery

Job description

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel is seeking a Demi Chef for a fulltime role at Rydges South Bank Brisbane. You will work across restaurant, room service, banquet and conference operations to deliver high-quality food for intimate boardroom lunches to 600-guest galas.

The role offers exposure to both à la carte and large-scale event cookery in a busy, supportive kitchen with a Daymaker culture and opportunities for career growth within EVT's hospitality network.