Commis Chef

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Arts qualification and at least one year of practical kitchen experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of practical kitchen experience.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food for guests under supervision.
• Focus on food production.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Creativity

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, as we recognize talent and reward it promptly through promotions. We recruit based on experience but promote based on values — the core of which includes 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 primary focus of this role is food production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Qualification
• At least 1 year of practical kitchen experience
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service orientation with excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Honest and trustworthy approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable, professional appearance and well-spoken
• Team player who leads by example
• Proactive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative thinking
• Application of professional, product, or technical expertise

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