Executive Chef

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Job Description For Executive Chef

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, is located just steps from Hobart's waterfront and the city's attractions. The Tasman is a unique combination of Modern Contemporary, Art Deco, and Heritage architecture. Presenting 152 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites with carefully restored features and adorned with exclusive art pieces from local artists, The Tasman reflects the true spirit of the destination.

We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead a distinguished culinary journey that reflects the soul of our destination through exceptional cuisine and refined service.

In this role, you will be the creative force behind our gourmet experiences-from signature dining to bespoke banquets and room service that exceeds every expectation. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a culinary visionary with a passion for innovation, artistry, and luxury hospitality.

This role is responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Overseeing all Hotel food preparation and kitchen service support areas. You will also be closely working with our external stakeholders to drive the success of the culinary journey at the Hotel and in the outlets.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading kitchen operations for the Hotel
• Serve as a brand ambassador for The Luxury Collection's culinary philosophy
• Setting and maintaining goals for culinary functions and activities
• Ensuring culinary standards and responsibilities are met by following goals set by the hotel
• Ensuring exceptional customer service delivered by self and culinary team
• Ensuring food safety, quality and control measures documented
• Sustainability focus and metrics achieved
• Menu creation and engineering
• Department financials accountability
• Driving food quality and service satisfaction metrics
• Training, coaching, mentoring, managing team employee satisfaction
• Stakeholder management and engagement

What We're Looking For:
• Previous experience working as an Executive Chef and Chef trade qualification
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate a team - lead by example
• Ability to build strong relationships with producers, suppliers, stakeholders and ensure quality-sourced produce
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Team player, who integrates with all of the Hotel teams to drive guest and employee satisfaction
• Proactive with the willingness to take initiative and make sound business decisions
• Driven, creative, with a genuine passion for cooking and a strong customer service focus
• Current knowledge of culinary trends and industry best practices - growth mindset
• Commitment, determination, and reliability (with the availability to work late nights and on weekends as required)

Our Benefits:
• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family, and friends
• Be part of the Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development, and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
• Genuine care for associates' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity, and inclusiveness

We plan to welcome and onboard the successful candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand - a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties - serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale - a portal to the destination's cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.