Commis de Rang - Season 2027 - Taormina

Four Seasons; Taormina; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual gross salary €23,700 + benefits

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Employee meals

Employee experience initiatives

Employee recognition programs

Global career potential

Job summary

Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Taormina is seeking a Commis de Rang to ensure exceptional service for guests. You will prepare dining venues, equipment, pass and service area for your station, delivering courteous, engaging, prompt and efficient service.

Requirements include high school education, at least two years in food service, and luxury-hotel dining experience. Seasonal, full-time, with weekend and holiday shifts, based in Taormina.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum two years food service or related work.
• Food service experience in luxury hotels and/or fine dining.
• International experience is an asset.
• Ability to carry and balance a tray.
• Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking ability; team player with energy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and beverages to guests promptly and accurately following instructions.
• Assist in presenting dishes, keep service areas organized, and support the team.
• Breakdown, clean and set up tables, buffets and food stations.
• Work harmoniously with coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Food service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Multitasking

Tray carrying

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th‑century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin‑starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.

About the role:

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service and attention to our Guests. As a Commis de Rang you will prepare the dining venues and equipment, food pass and service area of your assigned station in the restaurant, ensuring Guests are consistently provided with courteous, engaging, prompt and efficient service. You will assist the Chef de Rang in the serving of food and attending Guest needs and requests, being highly visible in the operation, providing an expertly service experience, clearing and resetting tables according to standards and respecting the Hygiene standards applied in the Restaurant as per HACCP system.

What you will do:

• Deliver food and beverage items to guests promptly and accurately following instructions from the Chef de Rang.
• Assist in ensuring correct presentation of dishes, maintain service areas organized and support the team in providing attentive and professional service.
• Breakdown, clean and set‑up of tables, buffets, and food stations.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co‑workers and supervisors.

What you bring:

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years food service or related work.
• Food service experience in luxury hotels and/or stand‑alone fine dining restaurants or restaurant groups, preferably in the same position.
• International experience would represent an asset.
• Ability to carry and balance a tray.
• You should have attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi‑task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and bring your personal touch and energy to our guest experiences.

What we offer:

• Annual gross basic salary of €23.700 and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Meals available at our Employee Restaurant
• Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a full‑time position.
• The candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.
• This position is based at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina and the contract is seasonal.
• You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.