Commis Chef

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Cape Town is looking for an energetic Commi Chef to join their team. Responsibilities include ensuring quality food presentation and compliance with health standards. Candidates should have a Culinary Diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers market-related salary and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Market related salary

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on hotel services

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar operation.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety practices.
• Maintain quality standards and presentation of food.
• Work closely with other chefs to motivate them.

Skills

High quality cooking techniques

Food trends understanding

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Customer service orientation

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Function

Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun energetic innovative and enthusiastic Commi Chef with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef the successful candidate is responsible to uphold and maintain the exceptional service standards and quality within a pressurized environment whilst you embrace the ethos of The Westin Cape Town Culture in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.

What we offer:

• Market related salary
• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms on the job trainings and classroom-based courses
• Discounts on hotel rooms food and beverage and spa in Marriott International portfolio
• Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives through the Take Care and 360 programs
• On Property Caf
• Medical Aid Company
• Provident Fund Company Benefits
• Associate Uniform and Laundry servicethereof
• Employee Well-being Programme
• Staff Transport

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Be in possession of a recognized Culinary Diploma or at least 2 years experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities
• At least 1-2 years experience in a similar position
• Experience in executing high quality cooking techniques
• Professional and positive disposition
• Good understanding of food trends locally & internationally
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and HACCP
• Quality and customer service driven
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Good food knowledge and confident cooking skills
• Proactive self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage and interact with guest
• Ability to deal with conflict situations
• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends Public holidays opening and closing shifts when rostered as per operational requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all required health and safety and food hygiene practices and protocols
• Ensure execution and quality standards are met and maintained
• Motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Maintain and uplift the quality presentation and food on offer
• Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements
• Perform other duties as and when required

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.