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Sous Chef
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, menu execution and team supervision. Requirements typically include commercial cookery qualifications, several years of professional kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel or resort environment. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, maintain consistent quality and presentation, control food costs, monitor stock, train junior chefs and maintain high hygiene standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Experience in resort, luxury hotel or high-volume kitchens 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 leading international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure and ibis. Accor provides accommodation, dining, events, wellness and leisure experiences for business and holiday travellers. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service quality, sustainability, employee development and career mobility. This Sous Chef opportunity is associated with the luxury resort environment of Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Margaret River Region in Western Australia, located near beaches, wineries and natural attractions. Accor team members may receive access to training, internal career opportunities, staff rates and selected employee benefits, depending on local conditions and employment terms.