Moonlight Kitchen Crew

Central Lawn Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia

Posted Sunday 26 October 2025 at 1:00 pm

Moonlight Cinema

Moonlight Cinema is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinema, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About Moonlight Cinema

A quintessential summer tradition, Moonlight Cinema is the ultimate way to see a movie under the stars with family and friends. With venues in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth, it provides our guests with a unique and memorable experience in visiting some of Australia’s most picturesque gardens and parklands.

About the Role

Moonlight Cinema Melbourne is seeking passionate Kitchen Crew to join the team for the summer at the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. This hands‑on casual role is integral to preparing, cooking, and delivering high‑quality food to our guests and supporting smooth kitchen operations across the event season. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment and contribute to creating memorable guest experiences. You must be available to work nights, including weekends, from mid-November through early April.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook, and assemble food items according to recipes and portion controls

- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards

- Restock and rotate stock, and assist with prep stations during service

- Support smooth service flow with front‑of‑house and kitchen teams

- Monitor kitchen equipment and report hazards or issues promptly

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 1 year kitchen experience, preferably in high-volume or event settings

- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety

- Trade qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certification (preferred)

- Team player with strong organisation and attention to detail

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Experience in hospitality, events, or cinema industry

- Valid RSA and Australian work rights (essential)

Benefits and Perks

- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on‑job.

- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.

- $2 movie tickets plus Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.

- Awesome summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.

- Career growth opportunities through our EVT network.

- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.

- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join Moonlight Cinema 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.

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.

Central Lawn Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia

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