Rydges Port Macquarie – Commis Chef
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 Port Macquarie
Make your next career move with Rydges Port Macquarie. Situated within a paradise of natural attractions and moments away from this vibrant port city CBD, it’s the perfect destination hotel. An easygoing experience of convenience and comfort, now’s your time to join our team and help craft unforgettable guest moments.
About the Role
We are currently looking for passionate, motivated and experienced Commis Chefs to join our kitchen team on a casual basis. Our kitchen team supports separate outlets within the hotel, Conference & Events, Zebu Restaurant and Bar, in addition to room service orders.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Commis Chefs will be responsible for the assisting with the management of kitchen operations. The role will provide essential support to the Sous Chef and kitchen team with menu development, managing costs and driving revenue.
The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high quality products and experiences for our guests, excellent communication skills, and be a team player who works well with others by leading from the front with a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present menu item to a high level
- Work with and coordinate the work of chefs and apprentices in the preparation and production of food
- Coordinate the stewarding team to ensure all kitchen hygiene and safety procedures are followed
- Assist with menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies are available for service
- Supervise the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs, delegating duties and responsibilities as necessary
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
- At least 3-4 years previous experience as a Commis Chef – hotel experience highly regarded
- An extremely high standard of food preparation, presentation and service
- An up to date knowledge of current and emerging food trends
- Excellent hygiene and food safety standards with knowledge of HACCP processes
- Flexibility to work as required across multiple kitchens with a variety of shifts in a 24/7 operation
- Excellent grooming and presentation
- The ability to handle pressure, multi task and get the job done
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated passion and creativity within your craft
- Possesses self-motivation and an ability to work autonomously
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Completion of cookery apprenticeship
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