Kitchen Hand - Rydges World Square

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Movie tickets discount

Seasonal perks

Career growth

Parental leave

Job summary

Rydges Hotels & Resorts in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Hand to join our fast-paced culinary team. You will support daily kitchen operations, maintain high hygiene standards and assist senior chefs across stations. A focus on teamwork and safe food handling is essential.

The role requires flexibility with shifts, physical stamina, and a professional appearance, with training provided to help you grow within the hotel network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel, pub, or cafe kitchen is preferred.
• Strong food safety and OH&S understanding.
• Willingness to participate in training and grow within the team.
• Ability to work across different kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment and keep the area clean.
• Support daily kitchen operations as directed by senior staff.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with safety policies.
• Be flexible across shifts and tasks in hotel kitchen.
• Uphold professional appearance and grooming standards.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen ops

Teamwork

Dishwashing

Waste mgmt

Communication

Flex shifts

Physical fitness

Appearance

Training oriented

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.

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.

This is a full-time role if you're reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.

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.