Kitchen Hand - Rydges Port Macquarie
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. EVT scores B on the Alion truth index.
About EVT: Rydges Port Macquarie 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.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience as kitchen hand/steward or similar in a hotel, pub, restaurant, or café.
Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S standards, with ability to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
Ability to support daily kitchen operations efficiently and complete tasks as directed by senior chef.
Washing dishes and kitchen equipment and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
Skilled in minimizing waste through careful handling of food and resources.
Positive attitude with strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork within kitchen and service teams.
Flexible and adaptable to varying shifts and tasks across different areas of the hotel.
Physically capable of performing manual duties including lifting, standing for extended periods, and cleaning.
Commitment to professional appearance and adherence to workplace policies and grooming standards.
Willingness to participate in training sessions to develop culinary skills and grow within the team.
How You Work
Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.
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 – 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 and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. 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.