Head Chef

2 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia YHA Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

With a rich history dating back to 1814, the heritage building on the corner of Argyle and Macquarie has been a cornerstone of the Hobart community for generations. Its role has continually adapted to meet the needs and expectations of the local community, including its evolution from the city's first post office into a beloved pub in 1851. Throughout this rich history, it has remained an integral part of the community's fabric – the place to meet and, more recently, to dine.

As we embark on this new chapter, our commitment is to respect the heritage of this pub and uphold its legacy as a welcoming gathering place for all. Our ethos centres around a thoughtfully curated food and beverage offering that caters to both traditional and diverse tastes at affordable prices. Our menu and bar will feature local produce sourced through ongoing collaborations with supply partners, allowing us to bring you the best in contemporary modern Australian pub fare.

The positionThe Head Chef is responsible for managing all aspects of kitchen

operations including budgets, staffing menus and meal preparation.

Ensuring efficient execution of the daily food and beverage operations

and catering needs. What you need

  • Experience leading teams in a busy Pub or Restaurant in Tasmania
  • Ability to lead an award winning dining room
  • Proven ability to create, manage and continue to evolve a creative menu using local, fresh produce
  • Confidence in managing budgets, rosters, procurement
  • Commitment to maintaining a high level of food safety and WHSE
  • Cookery qualifications, minimum Certificate IV and Food Safety Supervisory Certificate

The pub will be opening in September and you will receive extensive training on our wine list, menu and operations prior to opening. Service will be lunch and dinner with average shifts around 6 hours. The property will be open most days midday to 10pm (Thursday to Saturday until midnight, Sunday is lunch service only), these times are a guide as the venue opening times may vary.

This is your chance to be part of something special—where historical significance meets modern hospitality and incredible produce. We're looking for enthusiastic locals who love great food, quality drinks, and exceptional service.

Why join the team at HTH?

  • Be part of a brand-new chapter in an historic Hobart venue with over 200 years of community heritage
  • Work in a friendly, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity for career growth in a fresh, exciting venture with national organisation

If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you

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