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Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating, stock handling and maintaining clean, organised work areas. Requirements typically include a genuine interest in professional cookery, basic food-safety knowledge, good hygiene, reliable work habits and the ability to follow recipes and instructions. Formal culinary training or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, contribute positively to the team, maintain consistent food-quality standards and follow workplace health, safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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 global hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across a wide range of brands, including Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, Mantra and Peppers. The group provides accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness and guest-experience services in many countries. In Australia, Accor manages properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering career pathways across hotel operations, culinary services, housekeeping, engineering, sales and management. Its workplace culture generally focuses on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional development, inclusion and responsible business practices. This Commis Chef position is associated with the Noosa area of Queensland, a popular coastal destination known for tourism, beaches, national parks and a strong resort and restaurant industry.