About EVT: Yamagen 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:
- Maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and practices across the kitchen.
- Training, mentoring, and developing junior kitchen staff to foster a culture of excellence.
- Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food to meet the expectations of our diverse clientele.
- Collaborating with the team across our multifaceted kitchens to ensure smooth operations during peak times and special events.
- This is a full-time opportunity for a passionate chef eager to take on a new challenge and progress within a fast-paced, high-energy hotel environment. You’ll be part of a growing culinary team with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
What You’ll Bring:
- Passion for excellence and great attention to detail in every dish you create.
- Prior experience in fast-paced kitchens, ideally within Asian/Japanese restaurants of a similar quality.
- Solid experience in high-quality restaurant operations – quality is what we strive for.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with your peers.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Solid understanding of food cost and production processes, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Trade cooking qualifications (Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery) are essential.
- A strong leadership style and work ethic, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
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 Yamagen 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.
