Job Description
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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Hospitality is a work of Heart
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Join us, and become a Heartist
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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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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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Solid 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 dynamic 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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If you are ready to lead, create and inspire, we would love to hear from you.
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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]
🏢 Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
📍 Hobart