Cook Qualified - Rydges Pit Lane

About EVT: Rydges Pit Lane 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 - because 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 careers 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’s no limits on where your career could take you. 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard
• Respond promptly to guest needs
• Check ingredient quality; monitor stock and place orders as needed
• Minimise wastage and record where required
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and correct food storage
• Follow SOPs, hotel policies and OH&S guidelines
• Supervise and train staff when directed

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Team player, willing to train and support others
• Well presented, per grooming standards
• Reliable and detail oriented

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things. 
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

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. 
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo. 
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network. 
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now
Join Rydges Pit Lane 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.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

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.