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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 high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Typical requirements include basic commercial kitchen experience or relevant culinary training, a genuine interest in hospitality, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions, maintain hygienic work practices, assist senior chefs, minimise food waste and contribute positively to a busy team. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally required. A food safety qualification and Australian working rights may be preferred or 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 apartments across more than 110 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mantra and Mövenpick, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible tourism, employee development and creating memorable experiences. In Australia, the company manages properties in major cities, coastal destinations and regional tourism locations. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may access training, career mobility and benefits through Accor's network and loyalty programme. The Magenta property is located on the New South Wales Central Coast and serves leisure travellers, events and resort guests, making kitchen roles suitable for candidates interested in hotel and resort hospitality.