Table 509 Chef Commis

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k and retirement benefits

Job summary

Hotel Indigo, part of IHg Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Cook/Commis Chef in San Diego to craft meals with flair and integrity. You will contribute to a high-standard guest experience by presenting visually appealing dishes and maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene.

You will manage space and supplies, support the team in busy periods, and respond to guest queries with warmth. This is an on-site role with flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and perform physical kitchen tasks.
• Strong reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Flexible with night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Compliant with local food handling laws and alcohol service, fluent in local language.
• Excellent communication and a friendly, welcoming manner.

Responsibilities

• Make meals visually appealing and flavorful to meet high standards.
• Manage kitchen supplies and equipment; minimise waste.
• Report unsafe equipment, low supplies, or safety incidents to supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness to meet local laws and standards.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Help guests with queries or advice to enhance their experience.
• Wear the uniform with pride.
• Take on ad-hoc duties when the team needs support.

Skills

Physical stamina

Literacy

Flexibility

Food-safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Role Purpose

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and as importantly the food. As Cook / Commis Chef, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting memories.

Key Accountabilities

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
• Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment.
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice
• Wear your uniform with pride.
• Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $25. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Important information

• For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.