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Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Candidates should have a genuine interest in professional cookery, basic food-safety knowledge and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. A relevant hospitality qualification or kitchen experience is helpful, though motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires teamwork, reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Candidates should be comfortable with standing for extended periods, working flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
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.
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.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Sofitel Adelaide
Sofitel Adelaide is a luxury five-star hotel operated by Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, the hotel combines French-inspired elegance with local Australian character and offers accommodation, dining, events and wellness facilities. Sofitel is known for personalised service, refined design and its French hospitality heritage. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with access to Accor's international network, training opportunities and career mobility across hotels and destinations. As part of Accor, Sofitel Adelaide places importance on guest satisfaction, teamwork, responsible hospitality and professional development. The property serves leisure travellers, business guests, conference attendees and local visitors, making its kitchen operations active and varied throughout the year.