Head Chef Tesoro [Movenpick Hotel Hobart]

What you will be doing as a Head Chef:

• Lead the culinary direction of Tesoro with a focus on Italian-inspired food and premium Tasmanian produce
• Design and deliver seasonal menus that balance creativity quality and commercial performance
• Lead mentor and develop a capable and motivated kitchen team
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across restaurant service breakfast events and hotel activations
• Manage food costs labour costs supplier relationships and menu engineering
• Maintain strong food safety hygiene and WHS standards
• Work closely with the F&B and hotel leadership teams to deliver memorable guest experiences
• Support conference and events through tailored menus and smooth execution
• Drive consistency innovation and continuous improvement across the kitchen

Qualifications :

About you

You are a calm confident and creative kitchen leader who knows how to bring a team with you. You care about quality consistency and culture and you understand that a successful kitchen needs both strong standards and good energy.

You will bring:

• Experience as a Head Chef Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel environment
• Strong knowledge of Italian cooking ingredients and flavour profiles
• Experience with menu development cost control and supplier management
• Confidence leading training and developing a kitchen team
• Strong financial understanding including food cost labour management and menu performance
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to stay composed during busy service
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety certification
• Current working rights in Australia

Additional Information :

Why join us

• Lead the culinary direction of Tesoro Mövenpick Hobarts signature Italian restaurant
• Creative menu ownership using premium Tasmanian produce
• Support from hotel leadership F&B and People & Culture
• Global accommodation and dining discounts from day one
• Learning development and career opportunities across Accor
• A central Hobart location in a dynamic hotel environment
• A supportive team culture where hospitality is a work of Heart

• At Mövenpick and Accor we believe hospitality is about creating meaningful moments for our guests and our people.

  If you are ready to lead create and inspire we would love to hear from you.

Please note that you will require full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time