Executive Chef

Lead. Create. Inspire.

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” and we are on the seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Tesoro, the signature restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart.

Located in the heart of Hobart, Tesoro celebrates local Tasmanian produce with a menu inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and contemporary Australian flavours. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader to shape the food experience, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional dining for our guests.

Tesoro is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Hobart that blends traditional Italian cooking with the exceptional produce of Tasmania, creating a menu that feels both refined and deeply grounded in place. With a focus on simple, flavour-driven dishes, low food miles and close relationships with local growers and makers, the kitchen showcases seasonal ingredients through techniques that honour Italian culinary heritage while adding a modern edge. The atmosphere is warm and stylish with plush interiors and vibrant touches, making it equally suited to relaxed brunches, aperitivo drinks, or lively dinners centred around house-made pasta, pizza and premium local meats and seafood.

Join us, and become a Heartist®

As Executive Chef, you will be the visionary force behind Tesoro’s culinary identity, driving excellence across all kitchen and event operations.  This is a highly hands-on leadership role – you will be working closely with the team on the pass, in prep and throughout service to uphold standards and lead by example.  In this pivotal leadership role you will:

• Lead the culinary vision for Tesoro, crafting menus that reflect Italian traditions whilst embracing contemporary techniques and creativity
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and developing a high-performing kitchen team, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continued growth
• Design and execute seasonal menus showcasing premium Tasmanian produce
• Ensure uncompromising quality, consistency, presentation standards and a seamless dining experience
• Oversee Conference & Events culinary operations, designing tailored menus and ensuring flawless execution for corporate functions, celebrations and signature hotel events in alignment with brand standards and revenue objectives.
• Manage food and labour cost performance, procurement, and supplier partnerships to drive operational efficiency and culinary innovation
• Maintain compliance with food safety, HACCP and WHS standards
• Collaborate closely with F&B and hotel leadership, aligning Tesoro’s culinary experience with the broader hotel strategies, promotions and guest experience goals
• Champion creativity, innovation and continuous improvement, positioning Tesoro as a destination dining experience

You are a dynamic, influential culinary leader with a passion for Italian cuisine and an unwavering commitment to excellence.  You bring:   

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a premium restaurant or hotel environment
• Deep expertise in Italian culinary traditions, ingredients, and modern cooking techniques
• Demonstrated success in menu creation, kitchen leadership and operational management
• Strong financial acumen, including cost control, menu engineering and labour optimisation
• A passion for local, seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients
• Exceptional leadership, communication and team development skills
• The ability to perform and lead confidently in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety certifications

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

• Discounts including accommodation and dining from day 1!
• Fantastic learning, development, and career opportunities within Accor.
• Make an impact, grow your career, and be a part of the global hospitality success story.
• Be a part of a dynamic hotel environment with a supportive and fun team

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.  Sponsorship is not available