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Kitchen Steward
Role summary
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The Kitchen Steward supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, cookware and utensils, cleaning kitchen areas, removing waste, and maintaining hygienic food-preparation and storage spaces. The role generally requires good physical stamina, attention to cleanliness, safe manual-handling practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous kitchen, stewarding or hotel experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to follow food-safety and workplace-health procedures, work cooperatively with chefs and other departments, maintain reliable attendance, and be flexible with early starts, evenings, weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to high cleanliness standards 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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont and Raffles, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor hotels provide services including rooms, restaurants, bars, conferences, wellness and leisure facilities. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and coastal resort areas, offering opportunities in hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration and management. Accor places strong emphasis on guest service, teamwork, inclusion, professional development and sustainable hospitality practices. Employees may also benefit from internal training, career mobility and discounted accommodation or dining programs, subject to the applicable property and employment conditions.