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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 and preparing high-quality dishes consistently according to recipes, presentation standards and food-safety requirements. Candidates should have commercial cookery qualifications or relevant professional experience, sound knowledge of kitchen operations, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel or restaurant environment. The role requires teamwork, organisation, attention to detail and flexibility to work across breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekends and public holidays. Expectations include maintaining cleanliness, controlling food waste, following workplace health and safety procedures, supporting junior kitchen staff and contributing positively to the kitchen team. Experience in a hotel, resort or high-volume restaurant is advantageous.
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, Pullman, Novotel, Mövenpick, Mercure, ibis and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, responsible tourism, quality dining and memorable travel experiences. The company employs people across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, wellness, sales and corporate services. In Australia, Accor properties range from city hotels and regional resorts to restaurants and conference venues. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, staff travel programs and opportunities to work across different brands and destinations. A Chef de Partie joining Accor would typically work within a professional culinary brigade, supporting consistent food quality and efficient service while gaining experience in a large, internationally recognised hospitality organisation.