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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.\nProudly 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.\nEVT has an endless range of roles and career 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.\nAbout the Role\nAs Operations Manager, your responsibility spans restaurant, bar, café, kitchen, conference and events, and housekeeping operations. You'll build, motivate and lead a high performing team that is engaged and accountable for results, setting clear direction to ensure excellent operational standards and consistent delivery. In the absence of the General Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for hotel operations, with accountability across all departments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDemonstrate exceptional leadership behaviours that inspire the kitchen, restaurant, bar, barista and C&E teams to be best in class in service and cleanliness.\nDevelop and implement the overall F&B and Housekeeping business strategy for the hotel.\nProvide strategic and operational leadership of the Housekeeping Department, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, presentation and service standards throughout the property.\nIdentify and implement operational efficiencies that optimise resources, control costs and improve profitability without compromising the guest experience.\nOwn the financial performance of the restaurant, barista café, C&E, kitchen and housekeeping departments.\nLead risk management practices, departmental audits and corrective action plans to protect guests, team members and business operations.\nDrive recruitment, succession planning and onboarding across F&B and Housekeeping, maintaining a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top talent.\nLead the kitchen and F&B teams on food and beverage offerings across restaurant, bar, in-room dining, events and VIP amenities.\nAssume full operational leadership of the hotel in the absence of the General Manager, carrying responsibility for decision-making across all departments.\nLead business development initiatives including new revenue streams, partnerships and outlet concepts to drive growth beyond core operations.\nWhat You'll Bring\nA minimum of 5 years' senior leadership experience in guest service or hotel operations, across Food & Beverage and housekeeping.\nEvidence of strategic and commercial thinking with tangible results, and multi-outlet or multi-property leadership exposure.\nSenior leadership experience in a housekeeping or cleaning context for a large-scale operation, with the ability to drive organisational change.\nAn excellent understanding of hotel systems and revenue management principles.\nProven experience operating within large-scale or complex hospitality environments, with the capability to step into full hotel leadership when the General Manager is absent.\nDemonstrated success in business development, including identifying and delivering new revenue opportunities or concepts.\nStrong stakeholder management capability, with proven ability to influence senior executives, suppliers and owners.\nHow You Work\nInclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.\nOwner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.\nIgnite outcomes — mobilise the team, remove barriers and lead with energy.\nPerks from Day One\nAs part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels — no ivory towers.\n50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.\n$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.\nSeasonal perks at Thredbo.\nRapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.\nPaid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.\nPolice Check\nPlease note that the successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process.\nApply Now\nJoin Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.\nJoin and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.\nSend 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.\nWhen 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. 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