Yamagen - Kitchen Hand

Yamagen 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 QT

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'expect the unexpected', every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT's signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

Woven into the city's fabric, QT Melbourne is at the heart of the CBD's cultural beat. Want to come into our fold? Show us your service-minded side and help keep luxury evolving across 188 industrial inspired rooms and signature dining at our award-winning restaurant, Yamagen. We can't wait to see what you've got.

About Yamagen

Step into Yamagen. Cool and casual izakaya drink and dine vibe folded with formidable culinary discipline; this is new generation Japanese for the discerning diner. Glossy enamel black finishes frame eye-catching details.  Our Whisky list is a towering narrative of character, written by refined Japanese distilleries. Sip from a select saké collection and sample curious cocktails in this low-lit showcase of Tokyo chic.

From kitchen and bar, tradition and invention are hand-rolled with market-fresh sashimi and intricate sushi sensations. Indulge your guests with delectable share plates, shimi over and enjoy dishes from our live fuel robata, or bow to the formidable technique of Executive Chef Adam Lane for a tantalising Omakase experience.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our high-energy, fast-paced & award-winning restaurant Yamagen. The ideal candidate will have a "team-first" attitude and the drive to succeed in this dynamic industry. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Key responsibilities

• To perform a variety of tasks as assigned by the Chefs with a view toward developing into a skilled, efficient, safe and hygienic chef.
• Anticipate and attend to the guest's needs immediately.
• Work in the kitchen as directed on a daily basis.
• Preparation and assistance in the cooking and serving of food.
• Ensure that your work is carried out in a timely and efficient fashion.
• To attend and be responsible for all training provided to you by the Chefs.
• Minimise wastage at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times.
• Take responsibility for a variety of cleaning duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the established standard operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Help produce an environment of professionalism.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Have a full knowledge of, and practice all of the hotel's established occupational health and safety guidelines (OH&S).
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Chefs.

Benefits and 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 Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.