Commis Chef - Full Time

Novotel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Staff parking

Accor staff discounts

Learning & development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Novotel is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to support a busy kitchen across breakfast, lunch and dinner service in a full-time role.

The position requires flexibility with rotating rosters, including early starts and late finishes, weekends and public holidays, in a fast-paced hotel setting where you can develop culinary skills under seasoned chefs.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent; required for the role.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably within a hotel, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and cooperate with team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with hotel standards and recipes.
• Support kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Assist with restaurant, room service, conferencing and events food preparation as required.
• Complete food preparation and mise en place efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards are followed at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste.
• Work collaboratively with the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to support smooth service delivery.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and contribute positively to the overall kitchen operation.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate chef who enjoys working as part of a busy kitchen team and takes pride in delivering quality food?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Commis Chef to support our kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied hospitality environment, is eager to continue developing their culinary skills and thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen.

This is a Full-Time position working across a rotating roster covering breakfast, lunch and dinner, so flexibility is essential. Shifts will include early morning starts and late evening finishes, as well as weekends and public holidays.

What you’ll be doing…

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with hotel standards and recipes
• Support kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Assist with restaurant, room service, conferencing and events food preparation as required
• Complete food preparation and mise en place efficiently and to a high standard
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards are followed at all times
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and minimising food waste
• Work collaboratively with the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to support smooth service delivery
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and contribute positively to the overall kitchen operation

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably within a hotel, restaurant or similar hospitality environment
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A reliable, professional and positive attitude
• Full availability to work a rotating roster across breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Availability for early morning starts and late evening finishes
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required

Additional Information

What’s in it for you

• Full-time employment and stability
• Paid annual leave, personal leave and superannuation
• Penalty rates for applicable evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Complimentary staff meals while on shift
• Staff parking free of charge
• Worldwide accommodation, dining and lifestyle discounts with Accor from day one
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to award-winning learning and development programs
• Opportunities to develop your culinary skills and grow your career
• Career progression opportunities within Accor's extensive hotel network
• A supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised and valued

If you are passionate about food, enjoy being part of a busy kitchen environment and are looking to develop your culinary career with a global hospitality leader, we would love to hear from you.