Commis Chef

POSITION SUMMARY

Function

Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and enthusiastic Commis Chef with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the successful candidate is responsible to uphold and maintain the exceptional service standards and quality within a pressurized environment whilst you embrace the ethos of The Westin Cape Town Culture in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.

What we offer: 

• Market related salary


• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms, on the job trainings and classroom-based courses


• Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage and spa in Marriott International portfolio


• Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives through the Take Care and 360° programs


• On Property Café


• Medical Aid Company 


• Provident Fund Company Benefits 


• Associate Uniform and Laundry service thereof


• Employee Well-being  Programme


• Staff Transport

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Be in possession of a recognized Culinary Diploma or at least 2 years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities 


• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position 


• Experience in executing high quality cooking techniques 


• Professional and positive disposition


• Good understanding of food trends locally & internationally


• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and HACCP


• Quality and customer service driven 


• Ability to work within a pressurized environment


• Good food knowledge and confident cooking skills


•  Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic 


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


•  Ability to engage and interact with guest


•  Ability to deal with conflict situations


• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements


• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends , Public holidays, opening and closing shifts when rostered as per operational requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all required health and safety, and food hygiene practices and protocols


• Ensure execution and quality standards are met and maintained 


• Motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels


• Maintain and uplift the quality, presentation and food on offer 


• Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements


• Perform other duties as and when required