Job Description
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.
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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
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'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.
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Key Responsibilities
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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.
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We have casual and full time CDP positions available.
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Ensuring consistently high-quality food production across all hotel kitchens, following standard recipes and portion control
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Preparing and presenting all food items (hot dishes, sauces, pantry items, and special functions) to hotel standards, with solid product knowledge
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Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and WH&S; compliance across all work areas and storage facilities
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Monitoring, requisitioning, and protecting food products and kitchen equipment in line with hotel policies and procedures
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Completing duties in a timely manner while maintaining professional grooming and a positive, team‐oriented attitude
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Attending scheduled meetings and performing additional duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef
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What You'll Bring
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1-2 years' worth of experience as a CDP in hotels, restaurants, or bistros.
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Experience across different sections including pans, grill and larder.
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Ability to train, guide and mentor junior staff.
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An eye for detail and maintaining product consistency and quality.
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Strong communication skills and a positive, can‐do attitude.
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Attention to detail, well‐presented and high standards of cleanliness.
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Ability to multitask and perform under pressure, while still delivering a high standard.
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How You Work
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Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
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Hands‐on and non‐hierarchical — leads from the front.
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Resilient and solutions‐focused — stays calm, moves fast.
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Perks from Day One
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As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.
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50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
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$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
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Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
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Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds
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📌 Chef De Partie - Rydges Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Rydges Hotels and Resorts
📍 Victoria