Hospitality

Commis Chef

Marriott International·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Part-time
HospitalityFull TimePart-time
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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

Key skills

National Diploma
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At a glance

Company

Marriott International

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 2, 2026

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