Rydges Resort Hunter Valley - Demi Chef

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT:  
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes 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 by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.  
 
About Rydges: 
Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest’s stay.

Located in the heart of Australia’s premier wine region, situated across an enormous slice of pristine countryside. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is a vibrant 419-room resort with a range of multi-faceted kitchens for each of our outlets Gather, Lovedale Brewbar and Conferencing and an all-encompassing destination for leisure, conferences, and unforgettable events. As home to the award-winning Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre which caters from 10 to grand celebrations for over 1,100 guests.

2025 & 2026 Hunter Valley Legends Awards
Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year

2025 & 2026 Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence Winner
Best Health & Wellbeing Practices

Join a hotel where your culinary career can thrive. As a Demi Chef, you'll work with quality ingredients, learn from experienced chefs, and be part of a positive, fast-paced kitchen environment. With career development opportunities, staff benefits, and a team that genuinely supports your growth, this is more than just a job it's the next step in your culinary journey.

About the Role:
A Demi Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes while supporting the Chef de Partie in the day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen section. The role involves maintaining food quality and safety standards, assisting with stock management, and providing guidance to junior kitchen staff. This position requires strong technical cooking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.

• Anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately.
• Liaise on a daily basis with the Chef de Partie to formulate daily priorities.
• Work in the kitchen as directed on a daily basis.
• Ensure that your work is carried out in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Minimise wastage at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times.
• Assist in training and development of junior staff members.
• Act on behalf of the Chef de Partie should he/she be absent from the kitchen.
• Engaged to perform general or specialised cooking, butchering, baking or pastry cooking duties or supervises and trains other cooks and kitchen employees.
• Ensure that the established standard operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Help produce an environment of learning and professionalism.
• Carry out any other related duties as directed by the senior Chefs.
• Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Maintain an acceptable degree of knowledge with regard to food product.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Have a full knowledge of,and practice all of the hotel’s established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH&S).

Skills and Experience:

• Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques.
• Flexibility to work across all hotel kitchens.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Leadership potential and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
• Experience working within a specific kitchen section is desirable.
• Availability to work a flexible roster across 7 days including late nights & Public Holidays.
• You will need your own transport to get to work as we are not on a public transport route.
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Benefits and Perks:

• Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo 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. 
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

 
Join Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.  
When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.