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Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Typical requirements include basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, food-safety knowledge, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and hygiene procedures, maintain consistent food quality, assist senior chefs, control wastage and contribute positively to a busy hotel kitchen. Flexibility is important, as the role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. A reliable attitude, willingness to learn and strong teamwork are highly valued.
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 Pullman Sydney Airport
Pullman Sydney Airport is an upscale hotel located close to Sydney Airport in Mascot, New South Wales. It operates under Accor, a major international hospitality group with hotels, resorts and serviced residences across the world. Pullman is positioned as a contemporary business and lifestyle brand, combining comfortable accommodation with restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and professional guest services. The Sydney Airport property serves business travellers, airline passengers, groups and leisure guests, creating a fast-paced environment for its food and beverage teams. Employees typically work within a multicultural hospitality operation and may benefit from Accor training, career development opportunities and staff travel or hotel benefits, subject to company policy. The hotel’s location provides convenient access to Sydney’s airport precinct, public transport and the wider city.