Chefs

Join the Team at Bird in Hand — Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens

We're looking for exceptional Chefs to join our growing restaurant in Hobart.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a venue unlike any other in the city, a winery-owned restaurant where every guest’s experience is centered around exceptional food, wine and uncompromising hospitality.

Inside the iconic Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Bird in Hand offers fine dining, casual dining, a tasting bar, kiosk service, and premium catering.

If you are passionate about hospitality, and have a deep understanding of local cuisine and produce, we want to hear from you.

COMMIS CHEF and CHEF DE PARTIE

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to brand standards

• Managing a specific kitchen section efficiently

• Supporting menu execution and high-quality service

• Maintaining hygiene, safety, and stock control

What We’re Looking

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar kitchen environment

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery or above

• Excellent Knowledge of food preparation techniques, flavour profiles and food presentation

• Strong time management and organisational skills to work in efficiently in a fast paced kitchen

• Ability to thrive in a team environment

• Passion for using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to represent one of Australia's leading winery brands.

• A culture that values excellence, mentorship, and professional growth.

• A workplace overlooking the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the River Derwent.

• The opportunity to help establish a new benchmark for hospitality in Hobart.

• Work with a respected Australian brand with a reputation for excellence

• A supportive, ambitious, high-performance culture

• Generous Staff Wine Savings

Hours will be spread across a 7 day rotating roster and include Days, Nights and Weekends

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

If you see hospitality as a profession and not simply a job, and take pride in mastering the details, creating exceptional food, and being part of a team that strives for excellence every day, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLY NOW!