Commis Chef | Breakfast - Full-Time

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the breakfast kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, presentation and maintaining high hygiene standards. Typical requirements include a genuine interest in professional cookery, basic kitchen or hospitality experience, knowledge of food safety, good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. A relevant culinary qualification or current hospitality studies may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions, maintain a clean and safe workstation, minimise waste, contribute positively to the team and provide consistent food quality. Early-morning, weekend and public-holiday availability is generally required for a breakfast-focused role.

About the employer

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne – MGallery Collection is a luxury Accor hotel located within The Fashion Capital shopping and lifestyle precinct in Melbourne’s south-east. The property combines contemporary design with locally inspired experiences, offering accommodation, dining, events and wellness facilities for leisure and business guests. MGallery is Accor’s collection of distinctive boutique hotels, each designed around a unique story, sense of place and personalised service. As part of Accor, the hotel provides employees with opportunities to work in an international hospitality environment, access training and development programs, and build careers across a wide range of hotel departments and destinations. The breakfast Commis Chef role supports the hotel’s food and beverage operation and offers practical experience in a professional kitchen serving hotel guests and visitors.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, hotels, restaurants and events, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional resort areas. Workplace culture is generally practical, team-oriented and relatively informal, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, customer service and fair employment conditions. Melbourne provides excellent dining, cultural events, public transport and diverse neighbourhoods, although housing costs can be high. Popular visa options include the Working Holiday visa for eligible young applicants, employer-sponsored skilled visas and student visas with permitted work hours. Check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, as eligibility and conditions change. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, Australian bank account, suitable accommodation and health insurance where required. Hospitality roles may involve early starts, evenings, weekends and public holidays.