Commis Chef

Hilton; Komani; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Commis Chef in Eastern Cape, South Africa. In this role, you will ensure high-quality food production, work autonomously, and manage kitchen operations. Candidates should possess good communication skills and previous kitchen experience. Join our team to help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Benefits

Professional leadership development

Access to Hilton University and 5000+ learning programs

Discounted gym membership

Free staff meal and uniform

Discounted accommodation and dining rates

Qualifications

• Creative flair and passion for food.
• Ability to manage time and workspace effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mis-en-place for all relevant menus.
• Assist in positive guest outcomes in a timely manner.
• Ensure food quality and proper storage.
• Control costs and improve profit margins.
• Maintain good working relationships with other departments.
• Report maintenance and hygiene issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on own or in teams

Previous kitchen experience in similar role

Job description

What are we looking for

In your new role you will be working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow :

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams
• Previous kitchen experience in similar role

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits recognition and support to meet Team Members professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams :

Workplace flexibility (work life balance)

• Professional leadership development framework
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs
• Free events activities
• Discounted gym membership
• Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform
• Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally
• Participate in ongoing recognition programs
• Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
• Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities
• Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

When you pursue a career Hilton you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram.

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool fitness center eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown and our Team Members get to work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program Hilton Honors. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

What will I be doing

As a Commis Chef you will utilise your creative flair and passion for food to ensure high quality food production for hotel outlets which meets the Hilton standards. You will work autonomously and manage your time and workspace accordingly in order to prepare the daily required food for various culinary operations within the hotel.

Specifically you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to controlling costs improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance hygiene and hazard issues as well as comply with hotel security fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1