Cairns, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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 …
Skills: Culinary Skills, Food Presentation, Kitchen Operations, Food Safety, Hygiene Standards
Cairns, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Title: Frontline Team Member Position Overview: Become part of the Event Cinemas Cairns team at our three locations - Cairns Central, Earlville and Smithfield. About the role: Contribute to daily operations, upholding st…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Food And Beverage Preparation, Queue Management, Crowd Control
Cairns, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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 trave…
Skills: Hotel Operations, Rooms Division Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting
Cairns, Queensland, Australia • On-site
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Prepare and deliver high-quality à la carte dinner and room service dishes while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment. Support the training of junior staff and assist the conference and catering team with events as needed.
Requires strong Demi Chef experience with confidence in fast-paced environments and a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene. Candidates must be flexible, reliable, and available for predominantly evening shifts.
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.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver high-quality à la carte dinner and room service dishes
• Work closely with senior chefs to prioritise daily kitchen operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment at all times
• Minimise waste and ensure cost-effective food preparation
• Support training and development of junior kitchen staff
• Step up to lead the section when required
• Follow all standard operating procedures and WH&S guidelines
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative team culture
• Assist the conference & catering team with events as needed
What You’ll Bring
• Strong Demi Chef experience with confidence in a fast-paced kitchen
• Solid culinary skills across preparation and presentation
• Strong understanding of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Ability to work predominantly AM shifts
• Flexible and reliable, with a proactive, team-first attitude
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Passion for food and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Interest in career growth, with progression opportunities available locally and within the EVT network
Additional Information
• Predominantly evening shifts (2pm–10pm) for à la carte dinner and room service
• Opportunity to support conference & catering events
• Casual role with strong potential to move into part-time
• Immediate start available
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 Cairnand 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.
Entertainment businesses that excite every sense. Commercial Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities. Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. In a world of cookie-cutters, EVT is reshaping what’s possible in experience and commercial opportunity. Backed by our team of Daymakers, we go all the way to elevate our people, customers, communities and environment every day. Entertainment: 120+ Cinema Experiences | 150+ Bars and Restaurants | Wellness Event Cinemas AU & NZ | BCC Cinemas | Rialto Cinemas | The Embassy | CineStar Germany | Skyline Drive In | Moonlight | State Theatre | SpaQ | Thredbo Leisure Centre & Golf Course | Rydges Formosa Golf Course Ventures: ~$2.3B Property Portfolio | Partnerships | EVT Property Development | EDGE CT | EVT Media & Sponsorship | EVT Partnerships | The Parlour Lane Company Travel: 80+ Hotels | Australia's number 1 Ski Resort QT | Rydges | Atura | LyLo | Independent Collection by EVT | EVT Connect Hospitality | Thredbo ASX top 200: EVT | ~$1.2Bn Annual turnover | Team of ~10,000
Offices: 478 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
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