Fast Food Restaurant jobs in Pipitea Campus, Wellington

About EVT:
Rydges Wellington Airport 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 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 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.
Commis Chef (Part-Time – 20–30 hours per week) | Good Day
Join Good Day, the vibrant dining and bar destination at Rydges Wellington Airport. Fast-paced and guest-focused, Good Day delivers quality food experiences to travellers from around the world.
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring chef to develop their skills in a supportive kitchen environment while working alongside experienced chefs.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and basic cooking tasks as directed by senior chefs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils are clean and organised
• Follow daily checklists and complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Minimise wastage and ensure correct storage of food items
• Support service periods to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain a safe and hygienic work environment in line with WH&S standards
• Continue developing knowledge of food products, techniques, and menus

What You’ll Bring

• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training (preferred but not essential)
• Passion for food and a strong desire to learn and grow
• Positive attitude and willingness to take direction
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things
• Hands-on and eager — always ready to learn and support
• Resilient and solutions-focused — performs well under pressure
• Growth mindset — committed to developing your culinary skills

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 Wellington Airport 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.