Demi Chef - Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Posted: Friday, 01 August 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Index Requested on: 08/01/2025 07:35:34
Indexed on: 08/01/2025 07:35:34

Location: Lovedale, NSW, 2325, AU

Industry: Hospitality & Leisure
Occupational Category: 35-1011.00 - Food Preparation and Serving
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

EVT is hiring!

Description:

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT:
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes 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 by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest’s stay.

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 418-room resort with a range of multi-faceted kitchens for each of our outlets Gather, Lovedale Bar + Grill 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 Hunter Valley Legends Awards
Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year

About the role:

We are currently seeking casual Demi Chef's to join our multiple kitchen brigades. Opportunity to gain exposure across our high paced, high volume kitchen outlets.
Whether you are a Commis ready to step up your game and move to the next level. Get ready to explore the opportunity for something more, bigger & exiting in your culinary career with us at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley where you will get to experience it all and more!

• Prepare, cook and present food to a high standard
• Work collaboratively during service with the kitchen & service teams
• Maintain pace and focus in a high-volume environment
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols at all times
• Support junior team members and collaborate with senior chefs
• Contribute to a positive team culture with clear communication, reliability & respect


Skills and Experience:

  • A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
  • 'A genuine interest in food and willingness to learn
  • Availability to work weekends, nights, and public holidays
  • Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards
  • Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team with respect
  • 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)
  • Anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately
  • Experience in a commercial kitchen (preferred but not essential)
  • A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
  • A genuine interest in food and willingness to learn
  • Availability to work weekends, nights, and public holidays
  • A team player with a can-do attitude and good communication skills

Benefits & Perks:

  • 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
  • Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving
  • 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.


Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • professional certificate

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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