Commis Chef

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality company in Ballito is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and service. The ideal candidate should have a Culinary Arts Qualification and at least 1 year of kitchen experience. Candidates must possess outstanding communication skills, be customer service-driven, and have a keen attention to detail. This role demands a professional appearance and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 Year practical kitchen experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Presentable/Professional appearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food for guests.
• Support Senior Chefs in food production.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving approach

Customer service driven

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary Arts Qualification

Matric

Job description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers, we are all simply doers.

Making decisions regarding our best employees also comes quickly, where we recognise talent and reward it promptly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit based on experience but promote based on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought and disciplined action.

Description:

The Commis Chef is responsible for assisting in the preparation and service of food for guests under the supervision of all Senior Chefs. The main component of the position is food production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Qualification
• At least 1 Year practical kitchen experience
• Hands-on problem solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Think creatively
• Apply professional, product or technical expertise

Please note that relocation costs will be your own expense if your application is successful and you reside outside of the city where the hotel is located.