Commis (Host - Kitchen)

Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil is seeking a motivated Commis Chef. This entry-level kitchen role supports senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards while gaining hands-on training across kitchen sections.

You will work under Hyatt's guidance to follow recipes, ensure guest satisfaction, and help with setup, stock, and cleanliness. Ideal candidates have a hospitality-related qualification and strong service orientation.

Qualifications

• Ideally with a relevant degree or diploma in Hospitality or Tourism management.
• Good customer service, communications and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Handle guest and associate enquiries courteously and report problems if no immediate solution is found.
• Aim to achieve or exceed Guest Satisfaction Survey targets.
• Prepare menu items in strict accordance with set recipes.
• Adhere to Hyatt hygiene standards and local hygiene laws.
• Wash, peel, cut and prepare vegetables and fruits daily.
• Carve and assist in quality control and buffet presentations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Hospitality or Tourism management diploma/degree

Job description

Summary

A Commis Chef is an entry-level kitchen role, assisting senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards. The position provides hands-on training across different kitchen sections, helping to build foundational culinary skills.

Main Duties

Customer Service

• Handles guest and associate enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, whilst providing a prompt follow-up.
• Ensure that Guest Satisfaction Survey (HySat) score is achieved or exceeded the corporate target.
• Maintains positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships.

Operational

• Ensures that all company minimum brand standards have been implemented.
• Works closely with other associates in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests.
• Prepares menu items in strict accordance with set recipes.
• Adheres to all Hyatt Hotels hygiene standards and local hygiene laws.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits on daily basis.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood if necessary.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stirs and strains soups and sauces.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Carves various cooked meats.
• Assists in quality control of items.
• Sets up buffet presentations.

Personnel

• Supports the implementation of The Hyatt Strategy, demonstrating and reinforcing Hyatt's Purpose - We care for people so they can be their best.

Qualifications

Ideally with a relevant degree or diploma in Hospitality or Tourism management. Good customer service, communications and interpersonal skills are a must.