About EVT:Rydges Canberra is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel.
In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game.
It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers: each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.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 career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo.
Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.
Once you're in, there are no limits on where your career could take you.Key Responsibilities:Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring readiness for service across all sectionsApprove and monitor all food leaving the kitchen to meet quality and presentation standardsMonitor food storage,



stock rotation and par levels to minimise waste and achieve food cost targetsEnsure compliance with hygiene, safety and workplace health and safety (WH&S;) standards at all timesLead, train and develop chefs, kitchen hands and stewards to maximise team productivity and moraleMaintain and enforce standard recipes, production methods and portion controlsWhat You'll Bring:Proven experience in a senior culinary role within a high-volume hotel or hospitality environmentExtensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning and current culinary trendsA solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and WH&S; requirementsDemonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets, control costs and minimise wastageExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and guestsFlexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidaysA certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirableHow You Work:Inclusive leader: values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.Hands‐on and non‐hierarchical: leads from the front.Resilient and solutions‐focused: stays calm, moves rapid.Growth mindset: learns, shares, and levels up others.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, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.Seasonal perks at Thredbo.Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.Paid parental leave; community and volunteering opportunities.Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.
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📌 Sous Chef - Rydges Canberra
🏢 EVT
📍 Canberra