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Commis Chef

Australia Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Estimated salary: Approximately AUD $24–$30 per hour, or AUD $50,000–$62,000 per year, depending on experience, penalty rates and applicable hospitality agreements.
Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Typical requirements include culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene, reliable attendance, and the legal right to work in Australia. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions accurately, maintain consistent food quality, work efficiently during busy service periods, and contribute positively to a multicultural team. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and public holidays is generally required. A strong willingness to learn, good communication skills, attention to detail and a professional approach are important for developing within a hotel kitchen environment.

About the employer

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is a large upscale hotel located opposite Sydney’s Hyde Park, close to the city’s business district, shopping areas and major attractions. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of lodging brands across many countries. The hotel provides guest accommodation, restaurants and bars, event and conference facilities, leisure amenities and professional hospitality services. Its food and beverage operations support both hotel guests and local events, creating a structured environment for chefs to build experience in high-volume hotel kitchens. Marriott properties generally emphasise guest service, teamwork, food safety, inclusion and internal career development. Employees may also benefit from training opportunities and access to Marriott’s global hotel network and associate travel programs, subject to eligibility and company policy.

What the job usually comes with in Australia

Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary
MealsIsland resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary
FlightsVaries by employer
Service chargeNone; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law)
ContractPermanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years
LeaveFull-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none
Income taxResidents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Australia?

How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.

Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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