Full-Time & Casual Commis Chefs - Rydges Port Macquarie

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-price dining

Movie tickets

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Thredbo Season Pass

Job summary

EVT is seeking casual and full-time Commis Chefs to join the hotel kitchen team across the restaurant, IRD and breakfast services at Rydges venues in NSW. You’ll contribute to delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards and guest satisfaction.

We welcome applicants with 1+ years of kitchen experience in hotels or restaurants, a passion for cooking, and the ability to work AM and PM shifts. Training is provided, and you'll be part of a dynamic hospitality network.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a chef in hotels, restaurants or bistros.
• Experience on larder and fryer stations; training provided.
• Passion for cooking and working across AM/PM shifts.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and WHS knowledge.
• Excellent teamwork and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food across restaurant, IRD and breakfast services.
• Maintain standards, food safety and guest experience.
• Assist across kitchen outlets as required.
• Work efficiently under pressure and follow kitchen procedures.

Skills

1+ years experience

Hotel kitchen

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

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 140entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia's most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou'rein,there'sno 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