Kitchen Hand - Rydges Sydney Airport

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays 50%

Movie tickets

Seasonal perks

Career growth

Parental leave

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Rydges Hotels & Resorts in Sydney, NSW, invites applications for a Kitchen Hand/Steward to support daily kitchen operations in a hotel setting. You will assist chefs, maintain hygiene and help with food preparation tasks as directed.

This role is ideal for someone with hotel experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. EVT perks start from day one, including dining and stays discounts across EVT properties, movie tickets, and opportunities for career growth within our hotel and

Qualifications

• Experience as kitchen hand or steward in a hotel/restaurant.
• Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations and follow senior chefs.
• Minimize waste through careful handling of food and resources.
• Positive attitude with good communication and teamwork.
• Flexible to shifts across hotel areas.
• Physically capable of lifting, standing, and cleaning.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards.
• Willing to participate in training to develop culinary skills.

Skills

Kitchen safety

OH&S knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Attention to grooming

Willingness to learn

Waste minimization

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, 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 chefs.
• 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.