Sous Chef - Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

Full-time

Salary range – from AUD 83,370 to 85,000

About EVT: Rydges Mount Panaroma Bathurst 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

• Ensure consistent delivery of high quality culinary standards, adhering to established recipes, specifications and mise en place across all hotel kitchens.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene and WH&S compliance, including correct food storage, preparation, rotation and cleanliness of work areas.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including staffing, rostering, delegation, equipment upkeep and smooth service delivery across all outlets.
• Achieve financial and resource targets through effective control of food and labour costs, stock management and waste minimisation.
• Lead, train and develop kitchen teams while collaborating with Executive Chef, F&B and outlet leaders to support seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years' experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, restaurants or bistros
• A genuine passion for food and experience across all kitchen sections including the grill, pass and pans.
• Experience with menu development and creating new dishes.
• A solid understanding of kitchen financials including labour and food costs.
• Experience training, motivating and developing staff.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to the hotels needs.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.
• Owner’s mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.

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.

Join Rydges Mount Panaroma Bathurst 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.