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Commis Chef - Casual - Tesoro [Movenpick Hotel Hobart]
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, stock handling and maintaining clean, hygienic work areas. Candidates should have a genuine interest in professional cookery, good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes and food-safety procedures. Previous kitchen, hospitality or commercial cookery experience is helpful, although suitable trainees may be considered. The role requires teamwork, reliability and a willingness to work casual shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Candidates should be physically capable of standing for extended periods, working efficiently during busy service and maintaining consistent standards. A relevant Australian food-safety qualification or hospitality training may be advantageous.
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 Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart is an upscale hotel in Hobart, Tasmania, operated under the Mövenpick brand and part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. The hotel offers contemporary accommodation, dining and event facilities in the heart of Tasmania’s capital, close to the waterfront, Salamanca Place and major cultural attractions. Its food and beverage operations focus on quality ingredients, professional service and the distinctive Mövenpick hospitality style. As an Accor property, the hotel provides employees with access to international hospitality standards, structured training, career development opportunities and benefits that may extend across the group. The Tesoro restaurant and associated kitchen operations serve hotel guests, local visitors and event customers, creating a fast-paced environment suitable for chefs developing their skills in a professional hotel kitchen.