Commis (Asian) - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Job Description

The Commis (Asian) supports the kitchen team in preparing Asian dishes, handling ingredients, maintaining food quality, and following recipes and presentation standards. Requirements typically include basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, food-safety awareness, good hygiene, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. The candidate is expected to assist senior cooks, keep workstations clean and organized, minimize waste, follow Marriott procedures, and communicate well with colleagues. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, physical stamina, and interest in Asian cuisine are important. Experience in a hotel or commercial kitchen is advantageous, while entry-level applicants with suitable training may also be considered.

Company Info

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is a Marriott International property located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Renaissance Hotels focuses on creating distinctive, locally inspired stays for leisure and business travelers, combining contemporary accommodation with dining, meetings, and event facilities. The hotel serves guests visiting Johor Bahru, Singapore, and the wider southern Malaysia region. Its operations typically include guestrooms, restaurants, banqueting, meetings, fitness or wellness facilities, and professional hotel support departments. As part of Marriott International, the property generally follows established standards for guest service, food safety, workplace conduct, training, and career development. Employees may benefit from exposure to an international hospitality environment, structured operating procedures, and opportunities to progress within Marriott’s global network. The hotel’s culinary team supports several dining and banquet requirements, making it a suitable workplace for candidates developing practical experience in Asian cuisine and large-scale hospitality operations.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. Island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and parts of Sabah provide work in hotels, restaurants, diving, tourism, and events, while Johor Bahru benefits from close links to Singapore and a strong urban hotel market. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences reflected in food, festivals, languages, and daily life. Living costs are generally moderate, though tourist islands can be more expensive. Public transport is strongest in major cities; island locations may require scooters, ferries, or domestic flights. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit or employment pass, and should not begin work on a tourist entry. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, medical checks, contract terms, and taxes before relocating. English is widely used in hotels, while Malay is useful for everyday communication.