Demi Chef — Fast-Paced Event & Restaurant Kitchen

EVT Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave

Community & volunteering opportunities

Job summary

EVT Group's Rydges South Bank Brisbane is seeking a Demi Chef on a full-time, on-site basis. You will work across sections, supporting delivery of high-quality food for restaurant service, conferences and large events.

Trade qualification in commercial cookery or working towards one is required; experience in à la carte, banquet, or large-scale catering is valued. We offer Daymaker perks from day one, including dining and hotel discounts and rapid career growth.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery, or working towards one.
• Experience across à 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 events calendar.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.

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 planning and execution of conference and event catering, adapting to different formats and group sizes.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Works well under pressure

Education

Trade qualification in commercial cookery

Job description

About EVT: Rydges South Bank Brisbane 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

From à la carte service in our award-winning Bacchus Restaurant to catering for conferences and banquets across our 14 event spaces, our kitchen at Rydges South Bank never runs short of variety.

We're looking for a Demi Chef on a Fulltime basis to join the brigade, working across sections and supporting the delivery of consistent, high-quality food for everything from an intimate boardroom lunch to a 600-guest gala. This role is perfect for someone building their craft who wants exposure to both restaurant and large-scale event cookery in a busy, supportive kitchen.

Key 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
• Owner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

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.

Apply Now

Join Rydges South Bank Brisbane and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. 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.

When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.