Demi Chef

Role summary

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The Demi Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking and service across the hotel’s outlets. The role typically requires commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, good knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes and portion controls. A relevant cookery qualification or hospitality training is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, maintain a clean and organised workstation, communicate well with chefs and colleagues, and contribute positively to a professional brigade. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential. Candidates should demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to consistent food quality and guest satisfaction.

About the employer

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is part of Sofitel, Accor’s luxury French-inspired hotel brand. Located in Broadbeach on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the hotel combines contemporary accommodation with refined service, dining and event facilities. Sofitel properties are known for blending local character with French elegance, offering guests a polished experience shaped by quality, creativity and attention to detail. The hotel’s team supports accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, events and guest services, creating opportunities across many areas of hospitality. As an Accor property, employees may benefit from structured training, international career pathways, staff travel programs and access to a large global hospitality network. The working environment is suited to people who enjoy a busy hotel operation, multicultural teamwork and delivering high standards of service.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, education, technology and agriculture. The Gold Coast is especially active in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism, with a warm climate, beaches and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, friendly and direct, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety, teamwork and employee rights. Rent and living costs can be high, particularly near the coast, so shared accommodation and careful budgeting may be useful when relocating. International applicants need the correct visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, Working Holiday visa or another eligible skilled or temporary visa. Visa conditions vary by nationality and occupation, so applicants should check the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. New arrivals should arrange a tax file number, bank account, healthcare cover and suitable accommodation.