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Casual Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Casual Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Candidates should have a genuine interest in cooking, basic food-safety knowledge and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Previous commercial-kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful, although training may be provided. The role requires teamwork, reliability, good communication and a willingness to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility is expected, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate should maintain high hygiene standards, handle kitchen equipment safely and contribute positively to the hotel’s food-quality and guest-service standards.
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 Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is a large four-star hotel located beside Sydney’s famous Darling Harbour precinct. It is part of Accor, a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across many countries and brands, including Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Sofitel and Fairmont. The hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, families and conference visitors, with accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, fitness amenities and event services. Its central location provides easy access to attractions such as the International Convention Centre Sydney, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, museums, shopping and public transport. Working at the property offers exposure to a busy metropolitan hotel environment, multicultural guests and a broad range of hospitality operations. Accor commonly promotes teamwork, guest focus, learning opportunities and internal career mobility across its hotel network.