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Chef
Role summary
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Accor is seeking a Chef in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare high-quality dishes while maintaining consistent standards of taste, presentation, hygiene and food safety. Candidates should have commercial kitchen experience, relevant culinary training or qualifications, and sound knowledge of food handling, HACCP procedures and kitchen operations. The role requires teamwork, effective communication, good organisation and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility to work across shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, is expected. The successful candidate will support menu preparation, control food waste, maintain a clean workstation and contribute positively to the kitchen team and guest experience.
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 ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont. Accor provides accommodation, dining, meetings, events and lifestyle experiences for business and leisure travellers. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, responsible hospitality, inclusion, professional development and internal career mobility. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, housekeeping, sales and management. A Chef joining Accor can expect a structured hospitality environment, exposure to diverse guests and menus, and opportunities to build experience within a large international hotel network.