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Kitchen Hand - Part-time

Australia Mövenpick Hotel Hobart Estimated salary: Approximately AUD $24–$32 per hour, depending on age, experience, employment status, penalty rates and applicable hospitality awards.
Role summary

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The Kitchen Hand supports the kitchen team with food preparation, washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, receiving or storing supplies, and maintaining high food-safety standards. The role generally requires good hygiene practices, reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen. Previous hospitality or kitchen experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training can be provided. Candidates should be team-oriented, punctual, willing to follow instructions, and comfortable working shifts that may include evenings, weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude and attention to cleanliness are particularly important.

About the employer

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart is a contemporary hotel in Hobart, Tasmania, operated under Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. The hotel combines Swiss-inspired Mövenpick service with a central city location, welcoming leisure and business travellers visiting Tasmania. Its operations typically include guest rooms, food and beverage outlets, meetings and events, and supporting hotel departments. Employees work in a multicultural hospitality environment where service quality, teamwork and guest satisfaction are important. As part of Accor, the hotel may provide access to structured training, internal career opportunities and employee benefits available through the group. Kitchen team members contribute directly to the hotel’s dining experience by supporting safe, clean and efficient food service.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés and tourism businesses, with strong demand in cities and regional destinations. For this role, Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, an island state known for its relaxed lifestyle, historic waterfront, markets, natural scenery and cooler weather. Australian workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-focused, with emphasis on punctuality, safety and customer service. Living costs, especially rent, can be significant, so shared accommodation and budgeting are common for newcomers. Eligible applicants may use working holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas or other skilled and temporary visa pathways, depending on nationality and circumstances. Before relocating, confirm work rights, tax requirements, health insurance, accommodation and transport options. Hobart has local buses, but a car can be useful for exploring Tasmania.

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