About EVT: Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges 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.

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 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

Position Requirements and Detail

• To ensure that the Hotel’s kitchens produce a high quality food product at all times.
• To check quality and accuracy of all daily deliveries of food and non-food related items.
• To possess detailed food and menu knowledge pertaining to your role and manage all kitchen section requirements accordingly.
• To supervise, check and correct all food preparation and rotation requirements for service.
• To anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately.
• To monitor rosters to ensure that all sections and areas within the kitchen are properly staffed.
• To prepare, cook and serve food on sections as required.
• To delegate duties to Chefs of a lower grade.
• To liaise with Chefs with regard to the restaurant and banquet functions.
• To liaise with the F & B Manager and outlet Supervisors to ensure a smooth running operation.
• To ensure that all standard recipes are followed in all outlets.
• To monitor the rotation of stock in all storage facilities. Closely monitor ordering and related par levels to achieve food cost targets.
• To minimise food spoilage and wastage.
• To Ensure all mis en place standards and volumes are maintained.
• To maintain yourself appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards.
• To maintain a clean & safe working environment.
• To have a full knowledge of, and practice the hotel’s established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH& S).
• To attend all scheduled meetings.
• To perform any other duties as directed by the General Manager and/or Food & Beverage Manager/Executive Chef.

Financial

• To achieve financial targets set for expenditure including labour costs.
• To control the consumption of operating supplies to the kitchen.
• Both kitchen food and labour costs are in line with budgetary requirements

Customers

• To present a standard of food that consistently meets the expectations of guests and internal customers of the hotel.
• To rectify arising customer problems or complaints.

Products and Services

• To keep up to date on menu trends and recipes.
• To ensure the protection and maintenance of all operating equipment.
• To inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.

Personnel & Training

• To Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
• To facilitate the efficient and effective staffing of the kitchen such that financial and service quality targets are achieved.
• Maximising the productivity of the kitchen staff.
• Kitchen members are working productively and harmoniously together as a team.

How You Work

Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.

• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.
• 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.

Apply Now

Join Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges 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.
Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

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.