Commis Chef - Part Time

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating, stock handling and maintaining clean, safe work areas. The role typically requires basic commercial-kitchen experience or relevant culinary training, sound food-safety knowledge and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The successful candidate should be organised, reliable, physically fit and comfortable working part time across varying shifts, including weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods are important. Relevant Australian work rights and a commitment to Accor’s hygiene and service standards are also expected.

About the employer

Accor is a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across a wide range of brands, including ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman and Sofitel. The company focuses on accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, events and guest experiences, with properties in Australia and numerous international markets. Batman’s Hill on Collins is an Accor-managed hotel in central Melbourne, conveniently located near Southern Cross Station, the city centre and major sporting and entertainment venues. Its food and beverage operations serve hotel guests, visitors and events, creating a practical environment for kitchen employees to build commercial hospitality experience. Accor generally promotes internal development, teamwork, inclusion and employee benefits, although specific conditions depend on the property, employment agreement and applicable Australian awards.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés and catering, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, regional tourism areas and coastal destinations. Workplace culture is generally practical, friendly and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety, equal opportunity and customer service. Lifestyle varies from energetic city living to relaxed coastal and regional communities; living costs, especially rent, can be high in major cities. Most overseas applicants need a visa with work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or student visa with permitted work limits. Check eligibility, age rules and current conditions with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Plan for accommodation, tax-file registration, banking, transport and health insurance before relocating. Hospitality work may involve early mornings, late finishes, weekends and public holidays.