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, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia’s most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo.Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou’rein,there’sno limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

As Chef de Partie at Rydges Melbourne, you'll take ownership of your section in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, delivering consistently high-quality dishes across our restaurant, bar, and events offering.

We have casual and full-time CDP positions available.

- Ensuring consistently high-quality food production across all hotel kitchens, following standard recipes and portion control
- Preparing and presenting all food items (hot dishes, sauces, pantry items, and special functions) to hotel standards, with strong product knowledge
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, cleanliness,



and WH&S; compliance across all work areas and storage facilities
- Monitoring, requisitioning, and protecting food products and kitchen equipment in line with hotel policies and procedures
- Completing duties in a timely manner while maintaining professional grooming and a positive, team‑oriented attitude
- Attending scheduled meetings and performing additional duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef

What You’ll Bring

- 1-2 years’ worth of experience as a CDP in hotels, restaurants, or bistros.
- Experience across different sections including pans, grill and larder.
- Ability to train, guide and mentor junior staff.
- An eye for detail and maintaining product consistency and quality.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
- Attention to detail, well‑presented and high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to multitask and perform under pressure, while still delivering a high standard.

How You Work

- Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
- Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical — leads from the front.
- Resilient and solutions‑focused — stays calm, moves quick.

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.
- Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
- Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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📌 Chef De Partie - Rydges Melbourne
🏢 Rydges Hotels and Resorts
📍 Melbourne