Rydges Resort Hunter Valley – Sous 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 Resort Hunter Valley
Surrounded by lush vineyards and scenic beauty, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers an unforgettable workplace experience. Complete with a range of amazing facilities including a ferris Wheel, brewery, waterpark, and 18-hole golf course, join the team that keeps it all humming in the heart of wine country.
About the role
Assisting the Sous Chef in the following:
- Train and manage kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food standards and exceptional service.
- Oversee food safety, hygiene practices, and kitchen cleanliness.
- Menu creation, including cost-effective and creative menu options.
- Manage kitchen inventory, food production, and staff costs effectively.
- Respond to guest feedback and resolve concerns to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Providing mentorship and training to junior kitchen staff.
- Collaborating with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery
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, QT, Atura, JUCY Snooze 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 and Experience:
- Experience: Previous experience working in fast-paced kitchens, ideally in leadership roles such as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
- Qualifications: Trade cooking qualifications are essential, and knowledge of kitchen safety, hygiene, and cost management is crucial.
- Passion & Attention to Detail: The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about food and have a great attention to detail, as well as the ability to train and motivate others.
- Work Hours: Rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays (no split shifts).
- Location Consideration: Must meet work requirements to be employed in Australia
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