Commis Chef

The Royal Portfolio; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Cape Town seeks a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves maintaining hygiene standards, food preparation, and adhering to recipes. Candidates should have a tertiary culinary diploma, possess good preparation skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a 5-star hotel or restaurant is preferred. Candidates must be team-oriented and align with the hotel’s customer-focused mission. A valid work permit is needed for non-South African citizens.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel environment.
• Ability to follow hygiene practices to minimise wastage.
• Team player with a good cultural fit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene practices to minimize wastage.
• Prepare mis en place according to recipes.
• Ensure all prep is done correctly and timely.
• Follow Uniform SOPs and hygiene protocols.
• Support customer expectations continually.

Skills

Good food preparation skills

Good time management skills

Good communication in English

Ability to work quickly and under pressure

Positive, can-do attitude

Passion for food and service

Willingness to learn

Education

Tertiary Culinary Diploma

Job description

The Commis Chefs at The Silo Hotelwork alongside our team of Sous Chefs & CDPs in setting up their assigned sections for service. They assist in ensuring that all food produced in our busy hotel kitchen is up to standard and meets the highest hygiene standards. This is to make sure that The Silo Hotel meets, if not exceeds, our company purpose, which is "to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the highest hygiene practices to minimise wastage by following the recipes, and packing fridge according to standards
• Preparing mis en place, referring to recipe card, photographs and pick up sheet
• Follow recipe cards and ensure that all prep is done correctly and timeously, checking in with SOPs to make sure your work is correct
• Follow Uniform SOPs and ensure that all hygiene protocols are followed (both personal and for the specific section)
• Support the goals and ideals of the operation, working continually towards the betterment of our customer expectations

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Culinary Diploma from a recognized tertiary institution
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel environment
• Good food preparation skills and product knowledge
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Good communication in English
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for food and service
• Willingness to learn

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.