Restaurant jobs in Kitchener NSW

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges 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.

Rydges Hotels & Resorts 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.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers 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:

• Greet and Seat Guests: Warmly welcome guests, assist with seating arrangements, and provide them with menus.
• Take Orders: Knowledgeably describe menu items, answer questions, and take orders accurately, noting any special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Serve Food and Beverages: Deliver food and drinks promptly and ensure they are presented according to standard.
• Check on Guests: Regularly check in with diners to ensure they have everything they need and address any concerns.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the area clean and well-organised, including clearing tables, resetting, and restocking.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Team: Communicate orders to the kitchen and ensure that food is prepared correctly and delivered promptly.
• Handle Payments: Present bills to guests, process payments accurately.
• Upsell and Promote: Suggest additional menu items, specials, or beverages to enhance the guests’ experience.
• Handle Guest Requests: Address special requests and accommodate guests' needs to the best of your ability.
• Safety and Hygiene: Follow safety and hygiene protocols, including proper handling of food and beverages, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Love catching the latest movies, dining at trendy restaurants, staying in incredible hotels, or even hitting the slopes at Thredbo? Well, you're about to. EVT Perks offer a range of always-on discounts on our amazing entertainment and travel experiences across Australia and New Zealand. Best of all, these perks are available to every EVT employee, including casual employees, starting from day one.

Join Rydges Hotels & Resorts 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 will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.