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Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, stock rotation and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Candidates should have a genuine interest in hospitality, a willingness to learn, good teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Formal cookery training or commercial kitchen experience is desirable, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and food-safety procedures, maintain consistent quality, minimise waste, assist with deliveries and storage, and comply with workplace health and safety standards. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is normally required.
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 ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across the world. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, ibis Styles, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. ibis Styles is positioned as an affordable, design-led brand offering welcoming stays with distinctive local character. ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street is centrally located in Brisbane, close to shopping, transport, restaurants and business districts. Accor places strong emphasis on guest service, teamwork, inclusion, professional development and responsible business practices. Employees may also benefit from hotel discounts and opportunities to build careers across Accor properties internationally. The company’s kitchens typically focus on reliable service, food safety, efficient preparation and a positive experience for both guests and team members.