The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, plating meals and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Candidates should have basic commercial cookery knowledge, food safety awareness and a genuine interest in developing a professional kitchen career. Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, catering or high-volume kitchen is helpful, while culinary qualifications may be preferred. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. As the position is in an airport lounge, candidates must also meet relevant security, identification and airport access requirements.
Qantas Lounges by Accor is a partnership combining Qantas’s premium airport hospitality experience with Accor’s global expertise in hotels, food and beverage, and guest service. The Brisbane Airport lounges welcome domestic and international travellers, providing comfortable spaces, quality dining, refreshments and attentive service before departure. Kitchen teams prepare and replenish food offerings throughout the day, working to high standards of presentation, hygiene, consistency and speed. Accor operates a large international hospitality network, giving employees opportunities to build skills across culinary, accommodation, events and guest-services careers. The business generally values teamwork, inclusion, professional development and creating memorable experiences for guests. Working in an airport environment also involves strict operational, security and food-safety procedures, along with service schedules that reflect flight movements and changing passenger demand.
Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, particularly in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, resort regions and airport operations. Commis chefs can find work in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, clubs and large venues, with better prospects for applicants holding cookery qualifications and food-safety training. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, team-oriented and respectful of punctuality, safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with warm weather, outdoor activities and high living costs in major centres. International applicants need the correct visa: options may include a Working Holiday visa, student visa with work limits, employer-sponsored visas or skilled pathways, depending on eligibility. Brisbane has good public transport and a subtropical climate, but rental prices and airport commuting should be considered. Arrange accommodation, tax-file registration, banking, health cover and any required airport security clearance before starting work.
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