Rydges Resort Hunter Valley - Demi Chef

EVT Group; Lovedale; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Hotel discounts

Movie tickets

Seasonal discounts

Career growth

EVT network opportunities

Job summary

EVT Group's Rydges Resort Hunter Valley in Lovedale, NSW, is seeking a Demi Chef to join our busy kitchen teams across Gather, Lovedale Brewbar and Conferencing. You will assist the Chef de Partie, cook high-quality dishes, maintain safety and quality, and help train junior staff.

The role requires strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work a flexible roster across seven days. You will contribute to delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced resort

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent required.
• Several years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Able to work a flexible roster including late nights & public holidays.
• Own transport and legal right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and attend to guests' needs and desires immediately.
• Liaise with the Chef de Partie to set daily priorities.
• Work in the kitchen as directed on a daily basis.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times.
• Minimise wastage and uphold food safety standards.
• Support training and development of junior staff.
• Carry out cooking duties across multiple kitchen sections as required.
• Follow established SOPs and hotel health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Kitchen flexibility

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership potential

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Experience in commercial kitchen

Job description

Title: Demi Chef

Located in the heart of Australia's premier wine region, situated across an enormous slice of pristine countryside. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is a vibrant 419-room resort with a range of multi-faceted kitchens for each of our outlets Gather, Lovedale Brewbar and Conferencing and an all-encompassing destination for leisure, conferences, and unforgettable events. As home to the award-winning Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre which caters from 10 to grand celebrations for over 1,100 guests.

2025 & 2026 Hunter Valley Legends Awards

Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year

2025 & 2026 Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence Winner

Best Health & Wellbeing Practices

Position Overview:

A Demi Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while supporting the Chef de Partie in the day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen section. The role involves maintaining food quality and safety standards, assisting with stock management, and providing guidance to junior kitchen staff. This position requires strong technical cooking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.

Our Vision is being leaders in creating experiences and properties that escape the ordinary.
Our Purpose is to make the day better for ourselves, each other, our group, our customers and communities. We do this by living our values of empowerment, possibilities and community. We achieve our Vision and Purpose by delivering on our goals and values.

Our Goals

• Growing revenue above market
• Maximise assets
• Business transformation

Our Values

• Empowerment: We make it happen
• Possibilities: We evolve and innovate
• Community: We make the connection

About the Role:

• Anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately.
• Liaise on a daily basis with the Chef de Partie to formulate daily priorities.
• Work in the kitchen as directed on a daily basis.
• Ensure that your work is carried out in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Minimise wastage at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times.
• Assist in training and development of junior staff members.
• Act on behalf of the Chef de Partie should he/she be absent from the kitchen.
• Engaged to perform general or specialised cooking, butchering, baking or pastry cooking duties or supervises and trains other cooks and kitchen employees.
• Ensure that the established standard operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Help produce an environment of learning and professionalism.
• Carry out any other related duties as directed by the senior Chefs.
• Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel's grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Maintain an acceptable degree of knowledge with regard to food product.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Have a full knowledge of,and practice all of the hotel's established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH&S).

Skills and Experience:

• Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques.
• Flexibility to work across all hotel kitchens.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Leadership potential and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
• Experience working within a specific kitchen section is desirable.
• Availability to work a flexible roster across 7 days including late nights & Public Holidays.
• You will need your own transport to get to work as we are not on a public transport route.
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Benefits and Perks:

• Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels - Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company.

Join Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.