Commis Chef - Mercure Perth on Hay

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining cleanliness across kitchen areas. Candidates are expected to have a genuine interest in hospitality, basic culinary knowledge, good knife-handling skills and an understanding of food safety and hygiene. A relevant cookery qualification or commercial kitchen experience is helpful, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires teamwork, reliability, a positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally expected. The successful candidate should follow recipes and instructions accurately, minimise food waste and maintain consistent quality while supporting senior chefs.

About the employer

Mercure Perth on Hay is a Mercure-branded hotel located in Perth, Western Australia, and operates within Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups. Mercure hotels focus on combining reliable international standards with a sense of local character, offering accommodation, food and beverage services, and facilities for business and leisure travellers. The hotel provides team members with the opportunity to work in a structured professional environment while gaining experience in an internationally recognised hotel group. Accor typically supports employee development through training, internal mobility and access to benefits that may vary by location and employment conditions. In this role, the successful Commis Chef would contribute to the hotel’s kitchen operations and guest experience while working alongside experienced hospitality professionals.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities across hospitality, tourism, aged care, construction, healthcare, agriculture and professional services. Perth has a relaxed lifestyle, sunny weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a multicultural food scene, although housing and transport costs should be considered. Australian workplaces generally value punctuality, safety, teamwork and clear communication, while hospitality schedules can include weekends, evenings and public holidays. Foreign workers usually need a visa with work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible temporary or permanent visa. Requirements depend on nationality, age, qualifications and occupation. Before relocating, arrange appropriate health insurance, a tax file number, a local bank account and accommodation. Perth is geographically isolated from Australia’s eastern cities but has good international links. Check official Australian immigration and employment websites for current visa rules, minimum wages and workplace protections.