Commis chef

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Typical requirements include commercial kitchen experience or relevant culinary training, sound food-safety knowledge, good knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently during busy service periods, maintain high hygiene standards, minimise waste, communicate well with colleagues, and show enthusiasm for learning. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is generally required. Hospitality experience is useful, while a genuine interest in developing a professional culinary career is highly valued.

About the employer

Sofitel is Accor’s luxury French-inspired hotel brand, combining refined design, personalised service, and local cultural character. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is located in Broadbeach on Queensland’s Gold Coast, close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers accommodation, dining, events, and leisure facilities, serving both holidaymakers and business travellers. As part of Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, the property provides access to international training, career development, employee benefits, and opportunities to move between hotels and destinations. The hotel’s kitchen team is expected to deliver high-quality food while maintaining strong standards of hygiene, consistency, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, resorts, and events, particularly in Queensland, where seasonal and year-round kitchen jobs are common. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical, and team-focused, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, fairness, and professional communication. The Gold Coast lifestyle includes beaches, warm weather, outdoor activities, nightlife, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere, although housing costs and transport expenses can be significant. Visa options may include Working Holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas, student visas with work rights, or skilled pathways, depending on nationality and qualifications. Applicants should check current Australian Department of Home Affairs rules before travelling. Relocating typically requires a valid visa, tax file number, Australian bank account, health insurance, and suitable accommodation. Public transport connects Broadbeach with nearby suburbs and the wider Gold Coast.