Demi Chef (Pizzaiolo & Breakfast)

Role summary

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The Demi Chef supports the kitchen team with pizza preparation, breakfast service, mise en place, cooking, presentation and maintaining consistent food quality. Requirements typically include commercial kitchen experience, knowledge of food preparation and hygiene standards, the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods, and availability for early mornings, weekends and public holidays. Experience with pizza ovens, dough preparation or breakfast cookery is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and workplace safety procedures, minimise waste, keep work areas clean, communicate well with colleagues and contribute positively to a professional hotel kitchen. Formal culinary training or relevant hospitality qualifications may be preferred, together with a reliable, hands-on and team-oriented approach.

About the employer

Novotel Melbourne Airport is a contemporary Accor hotel located within Melbourne Airport, offering convenient accommodation for travellers, airline crews, business guests and visitors to Melbourne. The property provides guest rooms, dining facilities, meeting and event spaces, fitness amenities and airport-focused services. As part of Accor, one of the world's largest hospitality groups, Novotel promotes comfortable, practical and welcoming stays supported by international operating standards. Team members generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop hospitality skills and progress within Accor's global network. The hotel kitchen supports restaurant, bar, room service, banquet and breakfast operations, making it a dynamic workplace for chefs who enjoy varied service periods and a high-volume airport setting.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés and airport properties, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional tourist destinations. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and workplace-focused, with strong attention to safety, fairness and work-life balance. Melbourne provides excellent dining, public transport, sports and arts, although housing near the airport or city can be expensive. Relocation usually requires securing an appropriate visa before starting work. Options may include an employer-sponsored visa, a skilled visa or, for eligible young applicants, a Working Holiday visa; conditions vary by nationality, occupation and experience. Chefs may need skills assessment or relevant qualifications for some skilled pathways. Employees should budget for rent, transport, health insurance and initial living costs, and confirm award wages, tax, superannuation and visa conditions. English communication and recognised food-safety knowledge are valuable when applying for kitchen roles.