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Executive Chef
Role summary
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The Executive Chef leads the hotel’s culinary operation, overseeing menu development, food quality, kitchen budgets, purchasing, staffing, hygiene and daily service. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience as a senior chef, ideally in an upscale hotel, resort or high-volume hospitality environment. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential, along with knowledge of Australian food safety standards, cost control and contemporary cuisine. The role requires the ability to recruit, train and motivate kitchen teams, maintain consistent standards, manage suppliers and work effectively with hotel management and other departments. Flexibility, creativity, commercial awareness and a hands-on approach during busy service periods are also expected.
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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 Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Raffles, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible tourism, food and beverage excellence, employee development and sustainable hotel operations. In Australia, the company manages properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities across accommodation, culinary services, events, wellness and corporate functions. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal career mobility, staff travel programs and exposure to international hospitality standards. Specific conditions, benefits and brand culture vary by property, so candidates should confirm details directly with the recruiting hotel.