Commis - Isola at One&Only Resorts

Job Summary

• He/she will be assigned to the tasks in accordance to the standard operating procedures as implemented by the Executive Chef. He/she must ensure that proper hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen under his jurisdiction.
• He /she also must display efficient inter department coordination and be involve in trainings. He/she will be assigned to and to show interest in displaying creativity in food displays with the Chef De Cuisine.
• He/she must ensure that the standard procedures are followed and performed to the highest level of service. He/she will communicate with the guests and share feedbacks with the chef in charge and the management.
• The feedbacks then will ensure high levels of food and service quality and guest satisfactions are maintained at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is maintained at its highest level at all times.
• To ensure that the kitchen and working areas are thoroughly clean at all times.
• To presents oneself in a way that enhances the overall guest experience, by adding life and energy into each outlet.
• To ensures that all mise-en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing of service.
• To demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the resort.
• To establish and maintain smooth personal and work relationships in the kitchen
• To ensure labeling of dates are labeled on products according to requirements.
• To ensure that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
• To maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
• To attend all training carried out by the Training Department.
• To handle any guest’s complaint in a professional manner, as per resort’s Policy & Procedure (service recovery).
• To perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
• To maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and grooming at all times, as per standard.
• To practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort’s guests.
• To ensure that all tasks assigned by superiors are completed, in a timely fashion.
• To ensure that all channels of communication are respected and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
• To ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• To ensure that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is maintained at all times and reports any concerns or faults immediately to the immediate supervisor.
• To exhibit an outstanding knowledge of the  One & Only Resort
• To know and applies the resort’s Policies & Procedures, including those for the emergency situations.
• To attend monthly communication meeting.
• To attend daily briefing prior to service.
• To ensure all fixed assets and equipment are well maintained.
• To demonstrate knowledge and interest in goals, and objectives of the One & Only brand.
• To ensure all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the S.A law.

Skills Competency Requirements:

• Culinary school diploma and/or 3 years work experience
• 5 star work experience
• Knowledge of Food Safety systems (HACCP)