Head Chef - Mr Good Guy (ibis Styles Hobart)

Lead with flavour.  Inspire your team.  Create unforgettable experiences at Mr Good Guy.

At ibis Styles Hobart, hospitality is a work of heart.

Located on Macquarie Street in the heart of Hobart, ibis Styles Hobart features 296 rooms and a vibrant, high-volume operation just moments from Salamanca Market and Hobart’s waterfront.  This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading hospitality groups and work within an internationally branded hotel.  

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, drive culinary excellence, and continue delivering fresh, vibrant dining experiences our guests know and love. 

This is an opportunity to lead a diverse kitchen team within a fast-paced hotel where no two days are the same. You will have the scope to shape our food offering, develop your team and drive quality, consistency and commercial performance, while maintaining high standards of food safety.

You will be supported by an experienced hotel leadership team and the global Accor network, with the autonomy to bring your own leadership style, creativity and ideas to the role.

Join us, and become a Heartist®.

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.