Kitchen Hand - Rydges Newcastle

EVT Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Movie tickets

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Limited in Australia is seeking a dedicated kitchen hand to support daily kitchen operations across our hotel and hospitality venues. You will be washing dishes, assisting senior chefs, and helping maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.

The role offers growth within EVT's hotel and entertainment network, with training opportunities and shifts across different areas, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as kitchen hand or steward in a hotel, pub, restaurant, or café.
• Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards.
• Ability to support daily kitchen operations efficiently and follow directions from senior chef.
• Washing dishes and kitchen equipment and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
• Skilled in minimizing waste through careful handling of food and resources.
• Positive attitude with strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork within kitchen and service teams.
• Willingness to participate in training sessions to develop culinary skills and grow within the team.

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Food safety

Hygienic kitchen

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Physical stamina

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 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.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as kitchen hand/steward or similar in a hotel, pub, restaurant, or café.
• Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards, with ability to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Ability to support daily kitchen operations efficiently and complete tasks as directed by senior chef.
• Washing dishes and kitchen equipment and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Skilled in minimizing waste through careful handling of food and resources.
• Positive attitude with strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork within kitchen and service teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying shifts and tasks across different areas of the hotel.
• Physically capable of performing manual duties including lifting, standing for extended periods, and cleaning.
• Commitment to professional appearance and adherence to workplace policies and grooming standards.
• Willingness to participate in training sessions to develop culinary skills and grow within the team.

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.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.