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Commis Chef
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Typical requirements include basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and workplace safety, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The successful candidate should be reliable, organised, physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork and consistent attention to quality are important. The role may also involve receiving deliveries, storing ingredients correctly and assisting senior chefs during busy service periods.
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 brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, ranging from economy accommodation to luxury properties. Accor focuses on guest service, memorable stays, responsible tourism and career development for its employees. In Australia, the company operates hotels in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering roles across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, culinary operations, sales and management. Employees typically benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities and hotel-stay discounts through Accor's global network. The Commis Chef position offers entry-level experience in a professional hotel kitchen while working under qualified chefs and supporting consistent food quality and service standards.