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Sous Chef
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen staff and maintaining consistent food standards. Requirements typically include commercial cookery qualifications, several years of professional kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, organise kitchen sections, control food costs, minimise waste, train team members and maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation and service. Flexibility is important, as the role normally involves 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 group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont and Mantra. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and leisure services for business and holiday travellers. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and coastal resort areas, including the Whitsunday region. Accor promotes career development through on-the-job training, internal mobility and its ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme. Employees may receive benefits such as discounted accommodation, dining offers and access to international career opportunities. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, responsible hospitality, teamwork, inclusion and sustainable hotel operations.