Sous Chef - Rydges South Bank

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 – South Brisbane is seeking a senior culinary leader to supervise daily kitchen operations, ensure quality, and monitor storage and waste to meet cost targets across all sections.

You will lead and develop chefs and kitchen hands, uphold WHS and hygiene standards, and contribute to menu planning and consistent recipe methods. A Certificate or Diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior culinary experience in a hotel/hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning and trends.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WH&S requirements.
• Ability to manage kitchen budgets, control costs and minimise waste.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring readiness for service.
• Approve and monitor all food leaving the kitchen to meet standards.
• Monitor storage, stock rotation and par levels to minimise waste and costs.
• Ensure WH&S and hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Lead, train and develop chefs, kitchen hands and stewards.
• Maintain standard recipes, production methods and portion controls.

Skills

Senior culinary

High-volume hotel

Food preparation

Budget management

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Commercial Cookery Diploma

Job description

Rydges Hotels & Resorts – South Brisbane QLD

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 career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there are no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring readiness for service across all sections
• Approve and monitor all food leaving the kitchen to meet quality and presentation standards
• Monitor food storage, stock rotation and par levels to minimise waste and achieve food cost targets
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and workplace health and safety (WH&S) standards at all times
• Lead, train and develop chefs, kitchen hands and stewards to maximise team productivity and morale
• Maintain and enforce standard recipes, production methods and portion controls

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior culinary role within a high-volume hotel or hospitality environment
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning and current culinary trends
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and WH&S requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets, control costs and minimise wastage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and guests
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• A certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable

How You Work

• Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical: leads from the front.
• 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, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community and volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in, so don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.