About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Newcastle
Join our dynamic team at Rydges Newcastle and be part of an exceptional hotel experience. Nestled in the heart of the city, our hotel offers a unique blend of modern luxury and warm hospitality. Now’s the time to elevate your career in the heart of Newcastle, make your move.
About the role
- Ensuring the highest level of quality in the preparation and presentation to ensure a consistent food product which meets our customer’s expectations.
- Collaborate with senior kitchen management in menu planning, implementation & execution
- Maintaining the kitchen to hygienic standards and practices according to local health authorities & HACCP compliance
- Junior staff training & development including apprentices
- Ensure the department is operated within the appropriate legislation and Food Safety records are maintained up to date
- Personal grooming and appearance standards are met regarding cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene for yourself and your team
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, 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.
Skills & experience
- Experience in a la carte dining or a large volume of banquets.
- A current and up-to-date food safety handling qualification.
- Highly professional manner, grooming & hygiene.
- Flexible and adaptable to the fast paced & dynamic hotel industry.
- Flexibility and can work 7 day rotating roster including days, weekends, evenings and Public Holidays.
- A team player with a positive & enthusiastic attitude.
- Previous experience in a similar role for 12 months or more preferred.
- You will have a vocational certificate in culinary skills or related field.
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