Tom Moore

The Climb

Ownership and cooking have run side by side through Tom Moore's early career at Grazing and then at Knead. In both roles, he was responsible for more than the food on the plate: the kitchen itself, the pace of service and the choices that shape how a room functions. The move from Grazing to Knead shows a steady accumulation of responsibility, with Moore using each step to deepen the same core skill set rather than changing direction. Crust Bakery, which Tom Moore opened in 2013, extends that practice into a bakery setting where timing, texture and consistency carry the work. The form suits a career built on regular, hands-on production, where the discipline is in doing the same work well, day after day. It also leaves room for the teaching side of his practice, with making and passing on knowledge sitting within the same professional frame.

Today

He continues to work in the culinary field. That continuity is the point. Moore's career remains active rather than resolved, shaped by the ordinary demands of food, service and instruction. As a chef, baker, restaurateur and culinary teacher, he works across the full range of the trade: making, managing and teaching without separating those tasks into different identities.

Career - opened Crust Bakery — Crust Bakery, Victoria (2013–present) - owner and chef — Grazing - owner and chef — Knead

Signature

Crust is listed among Tom Moore's signature dishes. As a name, it points directly to the part of baking that registers first: the surface, the bite and the precision required to get there. Within Moore's broader practice, it reads as a concise expression of his approach, where the basics of craft are allowed to carry the result.

Recognition

Australian Young Restauranteur of the year is among Tom Moore's honors. The award marks the point where kitchen work and restaurant leadership met in public view, recognizing the combination of production, service and ownership already evident in his early career. In that sense, it sits as a clear professional marker rather than a departure from the work itself.

FAQ Where did Tom Moore work before? Tom Moore's earlier career included Grazing and Knead. What recognition has Tom Moore received? Australian Young Restauranteur of the year.