NWMNL - F&B Culinary - Commis

Rosewood Hotel Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in the Philippines is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in the kitchen and support outlets and events, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a professional kitchen, solid food preparation knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility across kitchen sections, and proactive learning to support colleagues and daily kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Solid understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to teamwork and flexibility to work across kitchen sections.
• Proactive approach to learning and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Assist with breading, stirring, straining, weighing, and measuring ingredients.
• Ensure proper storage of food items and maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Carve cooked meats, assist with quality control, and set up buffet presentations.
• Handle guest and associate inquiries with courteous, professional service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food prep techniques

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Under pressure

Teamwork

Cross-section flexibility

Proactive learning

Customer service

Job description

The Commis Chef assists in the kitchen and contributes to the overall success of outlets and events, in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals. This position supports the smooth delivery of food service while ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

An ideal candidate should have prior experience in a professional kitchen environment, with a solid understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation standards. Strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to teamwork are essential. Flexibility to work across different kitchen sections and a proactive approach to learning and supporting colleagues are highly valued.

The Commis Chef is expected to provide courteous and professional service at all times, handling guest and associate inquiries efficiently while maintaining positive interactions with colleagues. The role supports daily kitchen operations by implementing company brand standards, working closely with other associates in a collaborative manner, and focusing on guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include preparing and processing ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood; assisting with tasks such as breading, stirring, straining, weighing, and measuring ingredients; and ensuring proper storage of food items. The position also involves maintaining cleanliness in work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregating and removing garbage, and distributing supplies and portable equipment. Additional duties include carving cooked meats, assisting with quality control, and setting up buffet presentations.

Other standard responsibilities

• Comply with the company policies


• Work within all pre-set budgetary limits


• Drive and contribute to the overall efficiency of the department


• Motivate and develop team members


• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of any confidential documents, matters, and techniques


• Should model the Company’s culture at all times.


• Take on other tasks as may be necessary or required