Demi Chef: Elevate Restaurant & Event Kitchen

EVT Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT酒店

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Limited's Rydges South Bank Brisbane is seeking a Demi Chef on a full-time basis to join the brigade across restaurant and event catering. Prepare and cook menu items across restaurant, room service, banquet and conference operations, supporting a high-quality service for intimate lunches to 600-guest galas.

This role offers exposure to both day-to-day kitchen duties and large-scale events in a busy, supportive environment, with a trade qualification in commercial cookery preferred, and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery, or working towards one, with relevant kitchen experience.
• Experience working across a 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 sometimes 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

Trade qualification

A la carte experience

Banquet experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

EVT Limited's Rydges South Bank Brisbane is seeking a Demi Chef on a full-time basis to join the brigade across restaurant and event catering. Prepare and cook menu items across restaurant, room service, banquet and conference operations, supporting a high-quality service for intimate lunches to 600-guest galas.

This role offers exposure to both day-to-day kitchen duties and large-scale events in a busy, supportive environment, with a trade qualification in commercial cookery preferred, and