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Chef de Partie
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing and presenting dishes to Accor standards, and maintaining consistent quality during busy service periods. Requirements typically include commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and hygiene procedures, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Formal culinary qualifications are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be organised, reliable, flexible with shifts, physically fit, and willing to work weekends and public holidays. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure 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 residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Peppers. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and leisure services to business and holiday travellers. The company employs people across hotels, restaurants, kitchens, guest services, sales, administration and operations. Its properties in Australia range from city hotels to coastal and regional resorts, offering opportunities for both experienced hospitality professionals and people developing their careers. Accor places emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional development, inclusion and responsible tourism. The Palm Cove position is likely connected with resort hospitality in tropical North Queensland, where employees work in a guest-focused environment serving domestic and international visitors.