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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.

About our Independent Collection

The Independent Collection is a carefully 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 hospitality, service and quality.

About the Role

We are on the hunt for a Head Chef that can lead the team at BASTA serving up casual Mediterranean and Italian cuisine for dinner and a tasty buffet breakfast in the mornings. You will also play a key role in the execution of events at the hotel, including weddings, corporate and special occasions.

We are looking for someone that has a creative flare, can lead form the front and drive the team to perform at its best. With a keen eye for consistency and execution, to deliver a top product.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Confidence in menu writing, stock control, rostering, and kitchen management.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive team culture.
• Happy to be hands-on in the kitchen and keen to develop and mentor junior staff.
• Energy, excitement, and a true passion for food.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small, hardworking kitchen team.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across all outlets.
• Create and deliver seasonal menus for Embers Restaurant and high-quality, consistent bistro dining.
• Manage conference and event catering, including menu design.
• Order and manage stock, ensuring cost control and minimal wastage.
• Write and manage kitchen rosters effectively.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive, friendly team.

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 the team 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.

When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.