Commis Chef

Accorhotel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor seeks a Commis Chef for the Novotel Sydney Darling Square kitchen, supporting daily operations across buffet breakfasts, Pumphouse Bar and restaurant, in‑room dining and events. You will work with the Director of Culinary and Head Chef to prepare mise en place, assist with high‑quality dish production, and maintain strict food safety standards.

The successful candidate will hold a commercial cookery qualification (Cert III or IV), thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification (Certificate III or Certificate IV) is required.
• Works well in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure availability of mise en place, as required.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ensure stock is rotated, stored, and labelled correctly.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Company Description

Conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts atNovotelSydney Darling Squarewe are looking forCommis Chef to join our culinary team.

Accoris the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. We are far more than a worldwide leader. Globally, we are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

We’re so muchmore than hotels—we’re creating innovative lifestyle experiences, whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups.

Job Description

Working alongside our Director of Culinary and Head Chefyou will be assisting our culinary team with daily operational aspects of the kitchen and related outlets from buffet breakfast to Pumphouse Bar and restaurant to in room dining and function services.

What will you be doing:

• Prepare and ensure availability of mis en place, as required.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Following recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ensuring stock is rotated, stored, and labelled correctly.

Qualifications

If you are adaptable and like working in a busy high-volume Kitchen then this is the team for you.

What we are looking for:

• You will have commercial cookery qualification Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• You will work well in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with strong communication skills.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals
• Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Please note, you will require full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.