About EVT: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 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.
About the Role:
Working with the kitchen team to produce high quality meals, with a focus on breakfast and conference service. This is a casual, AM shift only position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced morning service environment and takes pride in portion control, quality control, waste control, and consistent food preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality breakfast and conference food every shift
- Prepare sauces, soups, hot dishes and pantry items (salads, sandwiches, desserts) to standard recipes
- Maintain portion control, food quality and proper storage standards
- Requisition stock and manage waste in line with hotel policy
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and equipment well-maintained
- Follow WH&S guidelines and hotel operational policies
- Support the team and complete duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally with breakfast and/or conference/banquet service
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, portion control and recipe execution
- A high standard of personal grooming and presentation
- A team-first attitude and ability to build good working relationships
- Availability to work early morning shifts, as this role is AM shift only
- Sound understanding of food safety, storage and WH&S practices
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 Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 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.
