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Sous Chef - Mr Good Guy (ibis Styles Hobart)
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and kitchen team in delivering consistent, high-quality food for Mr Good Guy restaurant and hotel guests. Requirements typically include commercial cookery qualifications, several years of professional kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety and kitchen hygiene, and the ability to lead service in a busy environment. The successful candidate should be organised, hands-on and confident supervising team members, ordering supplies, controlling food costs and maintaining presentation standards. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. A positive attitude, teamwork, creativity and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.
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 ibis Styles Hobart
ibis Styles Hobart is a contemporary hotel located in Hobart, Tasmania, and forms part of Accor, one of the world's major hospitality groups. The hotel offers accommodation, dining and event services, with Mr Good Guy serving modern Asian-inspired food and drinks in a lively restaurant setting. Accor operates hotels and resorts across numerous countries and provides career opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, guest services and management. Employees generally benefit from an international work environment, structured training, internal mobility and Accor-related staff benefits, subject to local terms. The Hobart property serves leisure travellers, business guests and local customers, making teamwork, service consistency and adaptability important. The Sous Chef role contributes directly to kitchen operations, guest satisfaction, menu execution and the development of a professional culinary team.