Job Overview
$90–95k + Super | Sponsorship Available | Relocation Support & Short-Term Accommodation Provided
If you're a chef who thrives where standards are high, ingredients are celebrated, and dinner service feels like the heartbeat of the venue, this opportunity is worth your attention. One of Launceston's leading hatted restaurants is searching for a Head Chef to take charge of its renowned evening offering and champion a kitchen culture built on passion, precision, and exceptional produce.
You'll work closely with the Executive Chef to inspire and mentor a skilled brigade, shape menus that showcase Tasmania's best, and ensure every plate that leaves the pass is one guests talk about long after they've left the dining room. This is a role for someone who takes pride in craft, leads with confidence, and brings both creativity and discipline to the kitchen.
Relocating? Support is available — including sponsorship, help with moving costs, and short-term accommodation to get you settled in Launceston without the stress.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading the kitchen through a polished and high-energy dinner service
* Working alongside the Executive Chef to train, mentor, and develop the team
* Designing thoughtful, seasonal menus that balance innovation and approachability
* Overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring safety, consistency, and smooth service
* Maintaining the standards that sustain the restaurant's hatted reputation
What You Bring
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef leading well-structured kitchen teams
* Strong menu development skills using seasonal produce, with attention to dietary needs and presentation
* Genuine pride in your food — flavor, detail, and technique matter to you
* Excellent organizational and cost‑control abilities
* A collaborative nature: you value a tight, supportive kitchen but work confidently on your own when needed
* Strong communication, professional presentation, and a positive, energetic attitude
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays — the rhythm of true hospitality
If you're ready to lead a respected Tasmanian kitchen and put your mark on a restaurant diners love, this is the chance to step up and make it yours. Let's talk when you're ready.
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