Commis Cook (Akira Back)

Job Description

The Commis Cook supports food preparation and kitchen operations at Akira Back, helping produce dishes consistently to the restaurant’s standards. Requirements typically include basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, food safety awareness, good hygiene, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions. The candidate should be hardworking, organized, physically fit, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities may include preparing ingredients, assisting senior chefs, maintaining cleanliness, controlling food waste, and following health and safety procedures. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. A positive attitude, teamwork, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail are important.

Company Info

JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach is a luxury hotel operated by Marriott International and located in Singapore’s prominent South Beach district. The hotel combines contemporary design, premium accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services, and professional guest experiences. Akira Back is its distinctive modern Japanese restaurant, led by internationally recognized chef Akira Back and known for creative dishes and an energetic dining atmosphere. Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, offering structured training, international career opportunities, employee travel benefits, and established service standards. Team members work in a multicultural environment serving leisure travelers, business guests, and event customers. The hotel places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, teamwork, safety, and career development across culinary and hotel departments.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in festivals, neighborhoods, and excellent hawker food. Life is convenient, safe, clean, and well connected by MRT and buses, although accommodation and dining can be expensive. Popular areas include Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Sentosa, and the Southern Ridges. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; eligibility depends on nationality, qualifications, salary, and the occupation. Hospitality employees may be hired under a Work Permit or, where applicable, an S Pass. The employer usually manages the application process. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, deposits, medical checks, and daily expenses, and confirm accommodation and pass conditions before relocating.