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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 commercial kitchen experience or culinary training, food safety knowledge, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The candidate is expected to follow recipes and hygiene standards, assist senior chefs, minimise waste and maintain consistent food quality. Flexibility is important because hotel kitchens operate across mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork and reliable attendance are highly valued. Previous hotel or high-volume kitchen experience is beneficial but may not be essential for an entry-level applicant.
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 lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, serving business and leisure travellers at different price points. Accor focuses on guest service, food and beverage, sustainability and creating career opportunities across hotel operations. In Australia, the group employs people in departments including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, kitchens, maintenance, sales and management. The Melbourne Airport opportunity is likely connected with Accor’s hotel operations serving airport travellers, airline crews and local guests. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, staff rates and experience within a large global hospitality network.