Chef de Partie | Bloody Mary’s | Full-time 40 hours
About EVT
Rydges Latimer Christchurch 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 Hotels & Resorts 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 career 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.
About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Bloody Mary’s, the signature restaurant at Rydges Latimer Christchurch. This is a full-time position working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
You’ll play a key role in producing high-quality meals, maintaining consistency across service, and championing portion control, waste control, and preparation techniques. Working in a fast-paced and professional kitchen, you’ll help ensure every dish leaving the pass reflects the quality and reputation of Bloody Mary’s.
Key Responsibilities
· Produce high-quality food across all services in line with established recipes and presentation standards.· Prepare sauces, soups, hot dishes, pantry items, and specialty menu offerings with consistency and attention to detail.· Monitor portion control, food quality, and storage practices to minimise waste and maintain standards.· Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment in line with WH&S and food safety requirements.· Protect and maintain kitchen equipment and ensure correct handling of all stock and supplies.· Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and service team to ensure seamless service delivery.
What You’ll Bring
· Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up in a high-quality kitchen environment.· Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and recipe execution.· Solid understanding of portion control, waste management, and stock rotation.· Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment.· A positive attitude and genuine passion for quality hospitality.
How You Work
· Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.· Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.· Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.· Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others.
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 Latimer Christchurch 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.
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.
