The Junior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at Novotel Melbourne Airport. Requirements typically include commercial kitchen experience, formal culinary training or equivalent skills, knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to help lead and motivate kitchen staff, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, control waste and portion costs, assist with menu preparation, and ensure a clean, safe and organised workplace. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is important, along with strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, serving leisure and business travellers at different market levels. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible hospitality, employee development and creating consistent experiences across its properties. Novotel Melbourne Airport is located close to Melbourne Airport and provides accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and services for airport travellers, airline crews, business guests and local visitors. The hotel operates within Accor’s global network, offering employees access to structured training, career mobility, staff benefits and opportunities to work across different hospitality departments and destinations.
Australia offers strong opportunities for chefs, cooks, hotel staff, restaurant professionals, engineers, cleaners and other tourism workers, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional resort areas. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and team-oriented, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, inclusion and work-life balance. Melbourne provides excellent food, arts and sporting experiences, but housing and transport costs can be significant. Australia is geographically an island continent, with varied climates ranging from tropical north to cooler southern regions. Foreign workers may need an employer-sponsored visa, skilled visa or Working Holiday visa, depending on nationality, age, qualifications and occupation. Chefs may need skills assessment and relevant experience for some skilled pathways. Before relocating, arrange a valid visa, employment contract, tax file number, bank account, health insurance and suitable accommodation. Airport hotels may offer convenient transport links but shift work is common.
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