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Chef de Partie
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes within an assigned kitchen section at Mercure Perth. Candidates are generally expected to hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent practical experience, with previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or similar professional kitchen. The role requires sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, hygiene standards, allergen management, stock rotation, and workplace health and safety. The successful candidate should work efficiently under pressure, maintain consistent quality and portion control, communicate well with the kitchen team, and be flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to support other kitchen sections are important.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 Mercure Perth
Mercure is Accor's internationally recognised midscale hotel brand, offering locally inspired hospitality combined with reliable service and comfortable accommodation. Mercure Perth is located in central Perth, Western Australia, and serves business travellers, tourists, groups, and event guests. The hotel typically provides accommodation, dining, bar, meeting, and guest service facilities, creating a busy environment for hospitality professionals. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, career development opportunities, international mobility, and staff benefits through the group's global network. Accor places emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, responsible hospitality, inclusion, and professional standards. Working at Mercure Perth can provide valuable experience in hotel kitchens while offering exposure to varied menus, functions, and high-volume service. Specific duties, benefits, and employment conditions depend on the advertised contract and the applicable Australian workplace agreement.