Chef de Partie - Rydges Darling Square

About EVT: Rydges Darling Square 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 

One on 1 Restaurant at Rydges Darling Square is where morning dreams meet delectable delights — a sun-filled space designed to frame the view and set the tone for a great day. We're looking for a CDP to help bring our vibrant a la carte breakfast menu to life, balancing homely comforts with gourmet creations across everything from fresh fruit and yoghurt to hash browns, bacon, and beyond.

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, working alongside a passionate kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes during our busy breakfast service. Your responsibilities will include:

Ensuring consistently high-quality food production across all hotel kitchens, following standard recipes and portion control

Preparing and presenting all food items (hot dishes, sauces, pantry items, and special functions) to hotel standards, with strong product knowledge

Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and WH&S compliance across all work areas and storage facilities

Monitoring, requisitioning, and protecting food products and kitchen equipment in line with hotel policies and procedures

Completing duties in a timely manner while maintaining professional grooming and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Attending scheduled meetings and performing additional duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef

What You’ll Bring

1-2 years’ worth of experience as a CDP in hotels, restaurants, or bistros.

Experience across different sections including pans, grill and larder.

Ability to train, guide and mentor junior staff.

An eye for detail and maintaining product consistency and quality.

Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Attention to detail, well-presented and high standards of cleanliness.

Ability to multitask and perform under pressure, while still delivering a high standard.

How You Work

Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.

Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.

Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

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.

Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.

Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now

Join Rydges Darling Square 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.