Moonlight Kitchen Manager

Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park, Broome Ave, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

Posted Sunday 26 October 2025 at 1:00 pm

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 Cinemas, 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 visiting some of Australia’s most picturesque gardens and parklands.

About the Role

Moonlight Cinema Sydney is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our Centennial Parklands kitchen team. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations from planning and preparing high-quality food, stock control and ordering, to managing a talented team and ensuring seamless service across the event season. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to your team while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor the kitchen team to deliver excellence.

- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain quality and consistency.

- Manage inventory, stock rotation, and supplier coordination to control costs and minimise waste.

- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.

- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth, timely service during peak periods.

- Maintain kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and organisational standards.

Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in kitchen management or supervisory roles, ideally in high-volume or event or QSR based settings.

- Strong leadership and team development skills.

- Knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.

- Skilled in inventory, stock control, and cost management.

- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.

- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and during seasonal peaks.

- Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences and leading a dynamic team.

Benefits & Perks

- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-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.

- 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.

Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park, Broome Ave, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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