Commis I

Job Description

The Commis I supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, portioning, plating, and maintaining clean, organized workstations. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, a good understanding of hygiene and food-safety standards, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to learn quickly, maintain consistent quality, control food waste, follow Marriott and hotel procedures, and contribute to a professional and respectful kitchen environment.

Company Info

Sheraton Colombo Hotel is a premium Marriott International property in Colombo, Sri Lanka, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and hospitality services for business and leisure travelers. Sheraton is one of Marriott’s well-known global hotel brands, recognized for welcoming public spaces, comfortable rooms, dining experiences, and service-oriented guest interactions. As part of Marriott International, the hotel typically provides structured operating standards, career development opportunities, staff training, and exposure to international hospitality practices. Employees may work with guests and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds while gaining experience across food and beverage, rooms, events, and hotel operations. The hotel’s Colombo location places it close to the capital’s commercial districts, transport links, coastal attractions, shopping areas, and cultural sites.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka offers hospitality opportunities in Colombo, coastal resorts, cultural destinations, and wildlife regions, especially in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and events. The island has a warm, tropical lifestyle, with beaches, mountains, tea country, historic cities, and diverse food traditions. Colombo is the main commercial center and generally provides the widest range of jobs, services, healthcare, and international connections, although living costs are higher than in smaller towns. Sri Lankan culture values family, courtesy, religious diversity, and community, so respectful behavior and cultural awareness are important. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored employment visa or residence authorization before working; requirements can change, so applicants should confirm details with the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and the employer. Relocating candidates should arrange written contracts, understand salary and service-charge policies, check accommodation and meals, and budget for transport, healthcare, and initial living expenses.