Kitchen Hand - Rydges World Square

EVT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining & stays

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT Group is seeking a dedicated kitchen hand to support busy hotel kitchen operations. You will help wash dishes, maintain a clean, safe workspace and assist with daily tasks across the kitchen, contributing to a smooth, high‑standard service.

Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen hand experience in hospitality, strong food safety knowledge and a proactive, team‑oriented approach to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as kitchen hand or similar in a hotel, pub, restaurant or cafe.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and OH&S standards.
• Ability to support daily kitchen operations and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
• Minimising waste through careful handling of food and resources.
• Support daily kitchen operations and assist senior chefs.
• Be flexible across shifts and areas of the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen hand experience

Food safety & OH&S

Teamwork & communication

Physical stamina

Job description

About EVT:

RydgesWorld Square is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.