Kitchen Hand - Part-time

EVT Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Daily staff meals and coffee

Job summary

Sherwood Queenstown, part of EVT Group, is seeking a motivated kitchen teammate for a part-time role (~10 hours per week). You’ll assist with food prep, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and support the culinary team during service in a fast-paced hotel setting.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, and the Daymaker culture encourages growth across EVT’s hotel and entertainment network, with staff meals, dining discounts, and career

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is a bonus.
• Attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef and wider culinary team.
• Assist with food preparation and service support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment at all times.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently during service.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and food safety guidelines.
• Support a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attitude

Team player

Hygiene standards

Job description

About EVT

Sherwood Queenstown 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.

The Independent Collection is a curated selection of hotels, each of which lives up to an exacting standard to offer travellers the best of luxury, elevated, urban, comfort and social experiences. While every hotel celebrates its own unique brand & experience, together the Independent Collection shares a passion for one-of-a-kind experiences, service and quality.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers 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’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef and wider culinary team
• Assist with food preparation, basic cooking tasks, and service support
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment at all times
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently during service
• Ensure tasks are completed in a timely and organised manner
• Minimise waste and support sustainable kitchen practices
• Follow all standard operating procedures and food safety guidelines
• Support a professional, positive and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Attend and actively participate in all training provided
• Maintain strong working relationships across the team

What You’ll Bring

• Previous kitchen experience is a bonus, but a great attitude is essential
• Willingness to learn and develop into a skilled chef over time
• Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail
• Commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to follow direction and work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen
• A team-first mindset with a positive, can‑do approach
• High personal presentation aligned with grooming standards

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos - no one’s too big for the small things
• 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 - 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
• Daily staff meals and coffee provided on shift

Join Sherwood Queenstown 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.

This is a part-time opportunity (approximately 10 hours per week), perfect for someone looking to build their kitchen skills and grow within a professional culinary team.