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Chef de Partie
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie prepares and cooks food to a consistently high standard within an assigned kitchen section. Requirements usually include commercial cookery experience, sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, and the ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation standards. A relevant culinary qualification is desirable, while experience in a hotel, resort or busy restaurant is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, maintain a clean and organised workstation, control waste, support junior kitchen team members and cooperate closely with chefs and front-of-house staff. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is normally required.
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 Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, Sofitel, Mövenpick and Fairmont, ranging from economy accommodation to luxury properties. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible tourism, employee development and creating distinctive experiences at each destination. In Australia, the company manages properties in city, coastal and resort locations, including the Whitsunday region. Employees commonly work in multicultural teams and may benefit from training, internal mobility, staff accommodation or travel-related perks, depending on the property and employment conditions. The advertised Chef de Partie position is associated with Accor hospitality operations in Cannonvale, near Airlie Beach, Queensland.