Casual Demi Chef

5 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia QT Newcastle Full time

QT Newcastle 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.  

About the Role 

Join the team at Jana Restaurant & Bar at QT Newcastle as a Casual Demi Chef. Bring your skills, passion and knowledge for cooking premium local produce to the team. The restaurant pulls on flavours from the Amalfi coast, cooking nose to tails down-to-earth dining at its best. Think Spring Bay Mussels to start, followed by Pork Cotoletta and homemade pasta to share with the table.

Skills & Experience

•    2+ years' worth of experience working in a restaurant, bistro or hotel.

•    Experience on multiple sections including larder, fryer and grill. 

•    Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and WH&S practices. 

•    Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow kitchen procedures. 

•    Passion for food preparation and willingness to learn across all kitchen areas. 

•    Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a professional attitude.

•    Comply with hotel policies, WH&S guidelines, and maintain strong product knowledge.

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 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.    

•    Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.     

•    Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company.    

Join QT Newcastle 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.


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