Kitchen Hand - Part-time - Tesoro Restaurant

Job Description

The Kitchen Hand supports the Tesoro Restaurant kitchen team with food preparation, washing dishes, cleaning equipment, disposing of waste and maintaining hygienic work areas. Applicants should be physically fit, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to follow food-safety and workplace-health procedures, assist chefs and stewarding staff, maintain high cleanliness standards, work cooperatively and remain flexible with shifts, including weekends, evenings and public holidays. Good communication, punctuality and a positive attitude are important. Part-time availability and the legal right to work in Australia are required.

Company Info

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart is an upscale hotel in Hobart, Tasmania, operated under the Accor hospitality group. The property offers accommodation, dining and event facilities in a central location close to Hobart’s waterfront, Salamanca Place and major cultural attractions. Tesoro Restaurant is the hotel’s dining venue, serving contemporary food and beverages to hotel guests, local customers and visitors. Accor is an international hospitality company operating thousands of hotels, resorts and residences across multiple brands and countries. Its workplaces generally emphasise guest service, teamwork, professional standards, sustainability and employee development. Staff may benefit from a multinational working environment, hospitality training and access to Accor employee programs, subject to local employment conditions and eligibility.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island country with job opportunities across hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, agriculture, technology and professional services. Hobart, Tasmania, offers a relaxed lifestyle, attractive natural scenery, cooler weather and a strong food, arts and tourism culture. Australians generally value informality, punctuality, personal space, fairness and direct communication. Living costs vary, with accommodation usually the largest expense; Hobart is often less costly than Sydney or Melbourne but rents can still be competitive. Foreign workers need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or student visa with work rights. Check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, bank account, accommodation, health insurance where appropriate and proof of work rights. Public transport is available, although a car can help outside central areas.