Commis Chef

The Capital Hotels & Apartments; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels & Apartments is seeking a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals under the supervision of Senior Chefs. The role centers on food production and maintaining high standards of quality.

Applicants should have a Matric certificate and a Culinary Arts Qualification, plus at least 1 year of kitchen experience and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Culinary Arts qualification are required.
• At least 1 year of practical kitchen experience is essential.
• Hands-on problem solving and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important.
• Customer service oriented with strong communication and active listening skills.
• Able to work well in a team or independently and presentable.

Responsibilities

• The Commis Chef assists in the preparation and service of food for guests under Senior Chefs.
• Main focus is food production and quality.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Team player

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

Matric

Culinary Arts Qualification

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.