Commis Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio is seeking an enthusiastic Commis Chef in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA, to support senior chefs and help run daily kitchen operations. This role is ideal for a culinary graduate or junior chef aiming to gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.

You will work as part of a team to ensure high guest satisfaction, assist with food preparation, and help maintain inventory and costs. Prior kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Hands-on approach with a can-do work style.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to find creative solutions taking ownership for duties and tasks assigned.
• Personal integrity and the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supports the smooth running of the kitchen department, where all aspects of the guest dining experience throughout the whole Hotel are delivered to the highest level.
• Works as part of a team that maximizes guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to enquiries and problem resolution.
• Takes responsibility for the duties and tasks assigned to the role, ensuring that all work is carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Delivers on departmental plans and objectives, where hotel initiatives & targets are achieved.
• Collaborates with their immediate report, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships whilst promoting the company culture and values.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered, and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Can-do work style

Guest service mindset

Creative problem solving

Ownership of duties

Integrity

Job description

The Commis Chef is an entry-level culinary professional who assists the senior chefs with food preparation and the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. The role is ideal for a culinary graduate or junior chef looking to gain practical experience and develop their skills in a professional kitchen.

Job Description

• Supports the smooth running of the kitchen department, where all aspects of the guest dining experience throughout the whole Hotel are delivered to the highest level.
• Works as part of a team that maximizes guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to enquiries and problem resolution.
• Takes responsibility for the duties and tasks assigned to the role, ensuring that all work is carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Delivers on departmental plans and objectives, where hotel initiatives & targets are achieved.
• Collaborates with their immediate report, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships whilst promoting the company culture and values.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered, and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen is beneficial but not essential.
• Hands-on approach with a can-do work style.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to find creative solutions taking ownership for duties and tasks assigned.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence.

Commis Chef • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA