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 sections
Approve and monitor all food leaving the kitchen to meet quality and presentation standards
Monitor food storage, stock rotation and par levels to minimise waste and achieve food cost targets
Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and workplace health and safety (WH&S;) standards at all times
Lead, train and develop chefs, kitchen hands and stewards to maximise team productivity and morale
Maintain and enforce standard recipes, production methods and portion controls




What You'll Bring
Proven experience in a senior culinary role within a high-volume hotel or hospitality environment
Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning and current culinary trends
A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and WH&S; requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen budgets, control costs and minimise wastage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and guests
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
A certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) is highly desirable
How You Work
Hands-on and non-hierarchical: leads from the front.
Resilient and solutions‐focused: stays calm, moves quick.
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.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in, so don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.
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📌 Sous Chef - Rydges Canberra
🏢 Rydges Hotels and Resorts
📍 Canberra