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Elevate Tesoro, the signature restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, is looking for a passionate and hands-on Head Chef to lead the next chapter of our culinary story.
Located in the heart of Hobart, Tesoro celebrates Italian-inspired dining with the best of Tasmanian produce.
Our menu is built around fresh, seasonal ingredients, simple but refined flavours, and a strong connection to local growers, makers and suppliers.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, to take ownership of a restaurant with personality, strong hotel support and the backing of Accor's global hospitality network.
As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team, drive menu development, oversee restaurant and conference and events operations, and help shape a dining experience that is warm, memorable and distinctly Tasmanian.
"Hospitality is a work of Heart" and we are on the hunt for a passionate and experience individual to be our next Head Chef to lead the culinary team at Tesoro, the signature restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart.
Join us, and become a Heartist®
Job Description
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 produceDesign and deliver seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality and commercial performanceLead, mentor and develop a capable and motivated kitchen teamOversee daily kitchen operations across restaurant service, breakfast, events and hotel activationsManage food costs, labour costs, supplier relationships and menu engineeringMaintain robust food safety,



hygiene and WHS standardsWork closely with the F&B; and hotel leadership teams to deliver memorable guest experiencesSupport conference and events through tailored menus and smooth executionDrive 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 environmentStrong knowledge of Italian cooking, ingredients and flavour profilesExperience with menu development, cost control and supplier managementConfidence leading, training and developing a kitchen teamStrong financial understanding, including food cost, labour management and menu performanceA hands-on leadership style and the ability to stay composed during busy serviceRelevant culinary qualifications and food safety certificationCurrent working rights in Australia
Additional Information
Why join us?
Lead the culinary direction of Tesoro, Mövenpick Hobart's signature Italian restaurantCreative menu ownership using premium Tasmanian produceSupport from hotel leadership, F&B; and People & CultureGlobal accommodation and dining discounts from day oneLearning, development and career opportunities across AccorA central Hobart location in a dynamic hotel environmentA supportive team culture where hospitality is a work of HeartAt 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.

📌 Head Chef - Tesoro [Movenpick Hotel Hobart]
🏢 Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
📍 Hobart