Commis Chef

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Umhlanga Rocks is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and service under the guidance of Senior Chefs. The ideal candidate must have a Culinary Arts Qualification and at least one year of practical kitchen experience. The role emphasizes outstanding customer service and effective communication. Relocation costs are the responsibility of the candidate if not local.

Qualifications

• Hands-on problem-solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and active listening skills.
• Great attention to detail and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication skills

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

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 approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Creative thinking
• Apply professional, product, or technical expertise

Please note that relocation costs will be your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside the city where the hotel is located.