Commis

Job Description

Must maintain high standards of health and safety, including personal hygiene. Responsible for producing the most creative and excellent dishes, ensuring that the guests expectations are exceeded and fully satisfied. The person in this position must be able to effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen team, this includes being able to gracefully receive constructive criticism as well as effectively carry out orders. Additionally, a Commis Chef also needs to be able to remain calm while multi-tasking, as they are often called upon to carry out many different orders simultaneously in a brief amount of time. The Commis Chef is a part of the kitchen team, and as such must be able and willing to perform the basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen. This ability to create excellence in your own area of responsibility and to support others as they do the same is vital to the successful operation of the kitchen and to ensure the enjoyment of guests.

Qualifications

• Preferably locally available
• With 2-5 years of experience in the same field (hot and cold kitchen) in hotel industry
• With good communication and excellent culinary skills
• Able to handle pressure at work and capability to multi-task
• Passion for teamwork and with excellent guest service skills
• Knowledge of basic preparation, presentation and preservation of food
• Basic knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures
• Previous experience in a Food & Beverage/Restaurant operations role will be an advantage