Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Johannesburg seeks a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and service under senior chefs. The ideal candidate has a Culinary Arts qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and prior kitchen experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and professionalism, promising a supportive work culture. Relocation costs are to be covered by the candidate if they reside outside the city.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of practical kitchen experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proactive and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food for guests.
• Follow the supervision of all Senior Chefs.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

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

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 for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.