Commis II - Cucina

Job Description

The Commis II – Cucina supports the culinary team in preparing Italian dishes and maintaining smooth kitchen operations. Requirements typically include basic professional kitchen experience or culinary training, food-safety awareness, good hygiene, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The candidate should be organized, reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment. Responsibilities may include preparing ingredients, assisting chefs during service, keeping workstations clean, storing food correctly, and minimizing waste. A positive attitude, teamwork, willingness to learn, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are important. Experience with Italian cuisine is helpful but may not be essential for a junior role.

Company Info

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort located on Mai Khao Beach in northern Phuket, Thailand. It is part of Marriott International’s JW Marriott brand, known for refined hospitality, wellness experiences, high-quality dining, and personalized guest service. The resort offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, spa facilities, pools, event venues, and leisure activities suited to couples, families, and luxury travelers. Employees work in an international hospitality environment with established service standards, training opportunities, and career pathways within Marriott’s global network. The Cucina kitchen team supports the resort’s Italian dining operation, working closely with chefs and colleagues from other culinary departments. Staff accommodation or transportation, meals, uniforms, service charge, and other benefits may be available depending on the employment package and local company policy.

Destination Guide

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a major tourism and hospitality hub, offering jobs in hotels, restaurants, spas, marine activities, retail, events, and travel services. Mai Khao is quieter and more resort-focused, while areas such as Patong, Kata, Karon, and Phuket Town provide busier nightlife, shopping, and local dining. Thai culture values politeness, respect, calm communication, and appropriate dress, especially at temples. The lifestyle combines beaches, outdoor activities, affordable food, and a relaxed pace, although traffic and seasonal tourism pressures can be significant. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before legally working; requirements vary by nationality and position. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, transport, insurance, service charge, and contract terms before relocating. Phuket has an international airport, hospitals, supermarkets, and expatriate communities, making it relatively accessible for overseas hospitality workers.