Head Chef - Mr Good Guy (ibis Styles Hobart)

What you will be doing as a Head Chef:

• Lead the culinary vision of Mr Good Guy, bringing bold South-East Asian flavours to life and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every guest
• Design and deliver seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality and commercial performance
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations including restaurant service, breakfast, events and hotel activations
• Drive consistency, food quality and presentation standards across the kitchen
• Manage food and labour costs, menu engineering, stock control and supplier relationships to delivery strong commercial outcomes
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
• Support conferences and events through tailored menus and smooth execution
• Stay ahead of culinary trends and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and evolve the food offering
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing kitchen team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Be the face of the kitchen – connect with guests and bring the Mr Good Guy vibe to life
• Build a strong, positive team culture where people love coming to work
• Mentor and grow your team into future hospitality/culinary stars
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage and hotel leadership teams to deliver memorable guest experiences and achieve business objectives

About you

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 exceptional food starts with an engaged and high-performing team.

You will bring:

• Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally within a quality restaurant, hotel or high-volume venue
• A passion for food, people, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop a diverse kitchen team
• Experience managing kitchen operations, including rostering, food costing, ordering and supplier relationships
• Sound financial acumen, with experience managing labour costs, food costs and menu profitability 
• The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build strong relationships across departments
• A creative mindset with a genuine interest in food trends, innovation and continuous improvement 
• A commitment to creating a positive team culture where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to grow
• Flexible and ready to embrace the rhythm of hospitality (including mornings, evenings and weekends)
• Current working rights in Australia

Why join us?

This isn't just a Head Chef role.  It's an opportunity to put your stamp on one of Hobart's most vibrant dining destinations and lead a talented team within a globally recognised hospitality group.  

At Mr Good Guy, you'll have the opportunity to combine creativity, leadership and commercial acumen while delivering memorably guest experiences through bold South-East Asian flavours and exceptional hospitality.  

As our Head Chef, you'll enjoy:

• Leading the culinary direction of Mr. Good Guy, ibis Styles Hobart’s signature South East Asian restaurant
• Creative menu ownership 
• Support from hotel leadership, F&B and People & Culture
• Accor ALL Heartist® benefits – Enjoy global discounts on accommodation and dining
• Family & Friends perks – Share great experiences with those who matter most
• Accor Live Limitless loyalty program – Earn rewards and status worldwide
• Learn Your Way – Access industry-leading training and development to grow your career
• A central Hobart location in a dynamic hotel environment
• A supportive team culture where hospitality is a work of Heart
• At ibis Styles Hobart and Accor, we believe hospitality is about creating meaningful moments for our guests and our people
• If you are ready to lead, create and inspire, we would love to hear from you.