Kitchen Hand - Rydges North Sydney

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Movie tickets

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rydges Hotels & Resorts North Sydney is seeking a kitchen hand to support daily kitchen operations in a busy hotel environment. You will assist with washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

This role offers training opportunities, flexible shifts, and a welcoming team in a property that values guest service. Previous hotel or hospitality experience is valued, with opportunities for career growth across EVT's network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as kitchen hand or similar in a hotel, pub, restaurant, or café.
• Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards.
• Able to support daily kitchen operations efficiently.
• Washing dishes and kitchen equipment and keeping the kitchen clean.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment and keep the kitchen clean.
• Support daily kitchen operations as directed by senior chef.
• Assist across various areas of the hotel kitchen as required.

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Food safety & OH&S

Kitchen operations

Dishwashing

Waste reduction

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Physical fitness

Grooming standards

Willingness to learn

Job description

Rydges Hotels & Resorts – North Sydney NSW

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, 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.

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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds