Commis I

Job Description

The Commis I supports the kitchen team with food preparation, mise en place, cooking, plating, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, a basic understanding of food hygiene and safe handling, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires teamwork, discipline, flexibility, and readiness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays in a busy resort environment. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent quality, minimize waste, follow hotel standards, and assist senior chefs while developing practical culinary skills.

Company Info

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon is a premium beachfront resort on Bintan Island, Indonesia, operated under the Mövenpick brand of Accor. The resort combines Swiss-inspired hospitality with Indonesia’s tropical setting and offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, spa facilities, recreational activities, and event spaces. It serves leisure travelers, families, couples, and groups seeking a relaxed island escape close to Singapore. As part of Accor, the property follows international standards for guest service, food quality, safety, and professional development. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from structured training, career mobility, staff meals, uniforms, and other hospitality benefits, depending on their employment package. The resort’s kitchen team supports several dining concepts and is expected to deliver reliable, well-presented cuisine while maintaining strong hygiene and operational standards.

Destination Guide

Bintan is an Indonesian island in the Riau Islands province, known for beaches, resorts, mangrove areas, seafood, and a quieter pace than nearby Singapore. Hospitality provides many local job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, spas, recreation, housekeeping, and maintenance, while Batam and Singapore offer wider employment links. Daily life is generally relaxed and community-oriented, with Indonesian, Malay, Chinese, and other cultural influences. Bahasa Indonesia is essential for everyday communication, while English is useful in resort workplaces. Costs are moderate outside resort areas, though imported goods and tourist services can be expensive. Foreign employees need a proper employer-sponsored work permit and relevant Indonesian immigration authorization; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, contract terms, and relocation support before accepting. Bintan is accessible by ferry from Singapore, but travel arrangements and visa rules should be checked before departure.