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Chef
Role summary
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The Chef at HYDE Perth is responsible for preparing high-quality food, supporting daily kitchen operations and maintaining consistent presentation and service standards. Requirements typically include commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, food-safety certification, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The successful candidate should be organised, reliable and creative, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, is expected. Candidates should maintain cleanliness, follow HACCP and workplace-safety procedures, control waste and assist with stock rotation and kitchen coordination.
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 HYDE PERTH
HYDE Perth is a lifestyle hotel and hospitality destination in Perth, Western Australia, operating within Accor’s international hotel portfolio. The HYDE brand is known for energetic, design-led properties that combine accommodation, dining, music and social experiences. HYDE Perth is expected to appeal to both visitors and local guests through stylish public spaces, food and beverage outlets and a lively atmosphere. Accor is one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, managing and franchising hotels, resorts and serviced residences across numerous brands, including luxury, lifestyle, premium and economy properties. Employees benefit from an international hospitality network, structured training opportunities and potential career mobility across Accor destinations. Kitchen team members are expected to contribute to a memorable guest experience while maintaining professional culinary, hygiene and operational standards.