
Behind the scenes: What an Accor Kitchen job is really like
Working in an Accor kitchen means stepping into a world where every moment counts and every skill matters.
It’s fast, it’s challenging, it’s full of energy, and it’s where you transform raw ingredients into unforgettable experiences.
Here, your passion and dedication don’t just fill plates; they build careers.
The heartbeat of hospitality: Exploring kitchen roles at Accor
Step into an Accor kitchen and you’ll find more than sizzling pans and the aroma of fresh ingredients; you’ll find a high-energy environment built on teamwork, skill, and passion.
It’s where every role, no matter how big or small, plays a key part in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to guests around the world.
Here are some of the key roles that bring our kitchens to life:
- Commis Chef — The perfect starting point, where you learn essential cooking techniques and gain hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned chefs. You’ll assist with food prep, maintain kitchen hygiene, and rotate through different sections to build a strong foundation in every aspect of the kitchen.
- Chef de Partie — Take charge of a specific station, mastering your craft while contributing to the smooth running of service. From prepping dishes to mentoring junior team members, you'll ensure your station delivers consistent quality under pressure.
- Sous Chef — Support the head chef by overseeing kitchen operations and leading your team to deliver excellence every day. You’ll manage inventory, coordinate service, handle training, and step in wherever needed to keep the kitchen running like clockwork.
- Kitchen Porter — The backbone of the kitchen, ensuring cleanliness and organization, and supporting the whole team to keep things running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for washing dishes, sanitizing work areas, and assisting with basic food prep when required, keeping service efficient and safe.
- Executive Chef — Lead the entire kitchen brigade, inspire innovation, and shape the culinary vision that defines the guest experience. You’ll create menus, manage budgets, mentor your team, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across every dish.
Inside the heat: What it’s really like to work in an Accor kitchen
An Accor kitchen doesn’t run on recipes alone, it runs on the passion of our Heartists®.
You’ll find an environment full of rhythm, focus, and purpose. It’s where the energy is high, the teamwork is seamless, and every plate that leaves the pass is a product of care, precision, and pride.
There’s a real sense of momentum, you’re always learning, always evolving, always moving forward.
What sets Accor kitchens apart is the culture. Support is built into the structure.
Leaders mentor, teams collaborate, and Heartists® are encouraged to bring their whole selves to the role.
You’re trusted to make an impact from day one and empowered to grow through hands-on experience and shared success.
Sharpen your potential: Kitchen skills
Working in an Accor kitchen isn’t just about mastering recipes, it’s about developing skills that serve you for life.
From time management to teamwork, attention to detail to adaptability, the kitchen is a powerful training ground where every shift helps you grow stronger, sharper, and more confident in your abilities.
You’ll learn how to stay organised under pressure, how to communicate clearly in a fast-moving environment, and how to take pride in the details, because it’s the small things that turn good into great.
You’ll also gain practical skills like food safety, knife techniques, and plating presentation, all while building your own style and rhythm as a culinary professional.
How to start your kitchen career at Accor
Every great chef starts somewhere, and at Accor, that “somewhere” could be today. You don’t need formal training or a polished CV to begin your culinary journey here. What matters is your passion, your drive, and your readiness to learn.
We offer entry-level opportunities, like commis chef or kitchen porter, that give you the chance to learn on the job, gain real experience, and grow with guidance from leaders who care about your development.
With world-class training, mentorship, and a global network of opportunities, your career can move as far and as fast as you’re ready to go.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a profession, this is your moment. Step into the kitchen, and step into a career that could take you anywhere.
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