Head Chef

1 week ago

City of Hobart, Australia Macq01 Full time

About Landscape Restaurant and Grill

Housed in the iconic IXL Jam Factory and Henry Jones Art Hotel, Landscape Restaurant & Grill stands as the signature dining destination within the Hunter Street Precinct, where fine Tasmanian produce meets the primal elegance of cooking over coals on our asado grill. Set against the backdrop of John Glover’s evocative artworks, Landscape restaurant offers an experience that captures the essence of Tasmania’s landscape and culture.

Landscape Restaurant & Grill is part of the vibrant Hunter Street Precinct, a collection of hospitality venues under the Federal Hospitality group. Within this precinct, guests can explore Tasmania’s rich history, art, and culinary excellence.

Living in Tasmania's capital city of Hobart, offers a refreshing lifestyle with real benefits. You’ll enjoy clean air, stunning natural scenery, and a relaxed pace of life that’s hard to find around Australia. Whether you're into hiking, food, art, or simply want more balance in your life, Hobart delivers a unique blend of career opportunity and lifestyle appeal, and the sense of community is strong and welcoming.

What you can expect in a day in this role:

As Landscape’s Head Chef, you’ll bring the culinary vision, expert leadership and be hands-on in daily operations with the support of the Hunter Street Precinct Executive Chef. You’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences, mentoring a passionate team, and upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. Additionally, your key responsibilities will be to:

- Collaborate closely with the Hunter Street Precinct Executive Chef to align culinary standards, share resources, and drive innovation
- Lead seasonal menus changes that showcase Tasmanian produce and wood-fired grill techniques
- Manage kitchen budgets, food costing, and supplier relationships
- Recruit, onboard, train and nurture new kitchen staff
- Champion a positive, respectful, and performance-driven kitchen culture
- Ensure compliance with food safety and Federal Group’s ethical standards
- Collaborate with front-of-house and events teams to ensure seamless service

To the role you will bring:

- Proven experience as a Head Chef in fine dining environments with expertise in contemporary cooking and wood-fired grill techniques.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills in premium restaurant environments
- Passion for Tasmanian produce and hospitality excellence
- A flexible approach to working across a rotating roster, including nights, and weekends – perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced hospitality environment
- Certificate III or above in Commercial Cookery

What you can expect from us:

Along with this fantastic role at Hobart's premium dining destination, you will also receive:

- Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses, including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Meal provisions and subsidised onsite parking daily
- Continued opportunities for professional development working within Tasmania’s largest hospitality group, Federal Hospitality.
- Support with relocation if selected for this incredible opportunity.

Interested? Take the next steps to apply

Click “Apply Now” and submit your resume and let us know why this opportunity is for you, or for more information, contact Lauren Murfet, Talent Acquisition Advisor: lmurfet@federalgroup.com.au

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