Job Description

Company Description

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Connect. Deliver. Elevate

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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Joinus, andbecomeaHeartist

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Job Description

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What you will be doing as a Head Chef:

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

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About you

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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.

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You will bring:

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

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Why join us?

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- Lead the culinary direction of Tesoro, Mövenpick Hobart's signature Italian restaurant
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- Creative menu ownership using premium Tasmanian produce
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- Support from hotel leadership, F&B; and People & Culture
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- Global accommodation and dining discounts from day one
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- Learning, development and career opportunities across Accor
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- A central Hobart location in a agile hotel environment
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- A supportive team culture where hospitality is a work of Heart
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- At Mövenpick and Accor, we believe hospitality is about creating meaningful moments for our guests and our people.
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Please note, that you will require full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.

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