About EVT: Rydges Pit Lane 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
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of food production across the hotel, ensuring consistency and high culinary standards.
• Approve and monitor all prepared food items leaving the kitchen to meet quality and presentation standards.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring readiness for service across all sections.
• Monitor and manage 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.
• Maintain and enforce standard recipes, production methods, and portion controls.
• Lead, train, and develop chefs, kitchen hands, and stewards to maximise team productivity and morale.
• Control kitchen expenditure, including food and labour costs, to meet financial objectives.
• Address and resolve guest feedback or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and facilities are well-maintained, clean, and fully functional.
• Stay informed of culinary trends and continuously improve menus and recipes.

What You’ll Bring
• Proven experience in a senior culinary role (Sous Chef, Head Chef, or similar) within a high-volume hotel or hospitality environment.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning, and current culinary trends.
• 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 effective collaboration with internal teams and guest interaction.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable.

How You Work
• Daymaker ethos - no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader - values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

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 Rydges Pit Lane 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.