Commis Chef

Company Description

At Accor, hospitality is a work of heart. We value passion, integrity, and inclusion, creating a workplace where every team member can thrive. With over 4,000 hotels in 90+ countries, Accor offers endless opportunities to grow your career across globally loved brands. Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

This position is based at Accor’s flagship Canberra property — Novotel Canberra, a 286‑room hotel in the heart of the city, directly opposite the light rail. With eight versatile conferencing and event spaces, the hotel hosts corporate groups, leisure travellers and sporting teams, making every day dynamic and engaging.

As part of the Novotel Canberra team, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
✨ Accor Global Discounts on hotel stays and dining for you, your friends and family
🧺 Complimentary dry cleaning for work attire
☕ Complimentary barista‑made coffee
📈 Career growth opportunities across Accor’s national and international network
🤝 A supportive, people‑focused team environment where development is a priority

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our Kitchen team on a casual basis.

This is a great opportunity for a developing chef looking to gain experience across à la carte service, breakfast buffets, conferencing and events within a professional hotel kitchen.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes
• Supporting chefs during busy service periods in a fast-paced environment
• Maintaining consistency and quality across all food offerings
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards are met at all times
• Keeping workstations clean, organised and efficient
• Assisting with stock rotation and minimising food wastage
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture

This role suits someone who is flexible, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Strong willingness to learn and take direction
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, mornings, weekends and public holidays

Additional Information

If you’re looking to build your culinary career with a globally recognised brand and gain hands-on experience in a hotel kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now!

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.