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Demi Chef
Role summary
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The Demi Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining consistent quality across service. The role typically requires commercial kitchen experience, a relevant cookery qualification such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures, and the ability to follow recipes and portion standards. Accor expects candidates to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment, maintain high hygiene standards, communicate well with chefs and colleagues, and remain calm during peak periods. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is important. A positive attitude, reliability, attention to detail and willingness to learn are highly valued.
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 luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mövenpick. Accor properties provide accommodation, restaurants, bars, conference facilities, wellness services and guest experiences in destinations around the world. The company places strong emphasis on service quality, teamwork, inclusion, sustainability and professional development. In Australia, Accor operates hotels in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering career opportunities across kitchen operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, engineering, sales and management. A Demi Chef joining Accor can gain experience in structured hotel kitchens, work with multicultural teams and potentially progress to Chef de Partie and more senior culinary positions.