Commis II-Octave - Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit

Role summary

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The Commis II supports the kitchen team at Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, plating dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and following food-safety standards. Candidates should have basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, good knife skills, and an understanding of hygiene procedures. Hotel or restaurant experience is advantageous, while a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, physical stamina, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions, maintain an organized workstation, reduce waste, and consistently support Marriott’s standards for food quality and guest service.

About the employer

Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit is an upscale Marriott International property located on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, close to the Thong Lor and Phrom Phong areas. The hotel offers guestrooms, restaurants, event facilities, leisure amenities, and rooftop dining at Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar, known for panoramic views of Bangkok. As part of the Marriott Hotels brand, it operates with international standards for hospitality, guest service, food and beverage quality, safety, and employee development. Team members typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as service charge, staff meals, uniforms, training, career progression, and employee room rates, depending on employment terms. The hotel serves business travelers, tourists, groups, and local diners, creating a fast-paced setting for culinary professionals seeking experience in a major international hotel.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers strong hospitality opportunities in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, spas, and tourism services. Thai culture values politeness, respect, patience, and service-minded behavior. Life can be affordable, although popular islands and central Bangkok are more expensive than smaller towns. Island living provides beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle, but seasonal work, transport limitations, heat, and occasional monsoon disruption should be considered. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before starting employment; working on a tourist visa is illegal. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, insurance, leave, visa costs, and contract terms in writing. Learning basic Thai is useful for daily life and workplace communication. Bring certified documents and allow time for immigration and work-permit procedures.