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Demi Chef
Role summary
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The Demi Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and service across assigned sections. Candidates are generally expected to hold commercial cookery training or relevant kitchen experience, understand food safety and hygiene standards, and work efficiently in a professional hotel or restaurant environment. The role requires good organisation, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Flexibility is important, as shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate should maintain consistent quality during busy service periods, minimise waste, keep work areas clean and communicate effectively with chefs and other departments.
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 many brands, including Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mövenpick. The group has a strong presence in Australia and offers accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness and guest-service operations. Accor focuses on creating memorable guest experiences while supporting responsible tourism, inclusion, employee development and career mobility. Its properties range from luxury hotels to economy and midscale accommodation, providing opportunities for professionals at different stages of their careers. In a Demi Chef position, employees typically work within a structured culinary brigade, gaining experience in high-volume hotel kitchens, menu preparation, food safety, service standards and teamwork.