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Chef de Partie - Breakfast
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie – Breakfast is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast dishes in the Pullman Cairns International kitchen. Requirements typically include commercial cookery training, previous experience in a hotel or busy restaurant kitchen, knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently during early-morning service. The successful candidate is expected to organise their section, maintain consistent food quality, minimise waste, follow recipes and presentation standards, and work cooperatively with the kitchen team. Flexibility, reliability, good communication, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential. Availability for early starts, weekends and public holidays is generally required.
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.
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About Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International is a premium Accor hotel located in the heart of Cairns, Queensland, close to the Esplanade, Great Barrier Reef departures and the wider tropical North Queensland region. The hotel provides upscale accommodation, dining, conferencing and event facilities for leisure and business travellers. As part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, Pullman focuses on contemporary service, professional development and memorable guest experiences. The property operates a range of food and beverage outlets and supports a diverse, international clientele. Employees generally work in a structured hotel environment with opportunities to develop skills across culinary operations and other hospitality departments. The role may also provide access to Accor benefits, training and internal career pathways, subject to local employment conditions.