Job title : Commis Chef (Night Shift)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 19, 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION
A Kitchen Team Member (Commis Chef) is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets.What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Commis Chef will also be required to prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :
Ensure consistent great food production, in line with the high quality standards expected by HiltonOrganise the ‘work area’ to be able to deliver the pre-service and service tasks effectively & efficiently, to the required standard, and in line with HACCP standardsConstantly maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of your assigned work areUnderstand the specifications of the dishes we sell, their price, and the processes designed to present them to our customerEnsure that all is ‘en place’ in sufficient time and that the work area contributes consistently to a highly effective service sessionPrepare efficiently and consistently hot and cold food menu items of impeccable standard during the assigned shiftVisually check food quality and food presentation as instructed by the Line ManagersEvery day, personally deliver a few of the prepared orders to guests in the restaurant, introduce yourself as the chef who produced their dish and wishing them bon appetit. Check after a few minutes with the guests how they liked it and actively ask for feedbackBe a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations teamCommunicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotelBe a role model for others by demonstrating passionate, friendly brand-specific guest service at all timesAlways deliver ‘fair share’ in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy, this includes helping out in stewarding and F&B serviceProvide constructive suggestions / feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement effortsBe aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as requiredCommit to learning something new every dayVolunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or Team Member committeesExecute any duties as assigned by the Chief Host, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Assistant or Chef de Partie in chargeWhat are we looking for?
A Commis Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow :
Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice ChefNVQ Level 1Positive attitudeGood communication skillsAbility to work under pressureProven ability to work with a team and to follow instructionA passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary / hospitality careerProof of completion in a basic food hygiene courseA passion for food and the culinary artsCompletion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeshipExperience multi-tasking and working in an environment with rigorous standardsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :
NVQ Level 2Cook / Catering / Confectionery jobs