Commis - Chinese Restaurant

Role summary

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The Commis supports the Chinese restaurant kitchen with food preparation, ingredient portioning, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, an understanding of Chinese cuisine, and knowledge of food safety practices. The role requires good teamwork, discipline, physical stamina, attention to detail, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions accurately, maintain an organized workstation, minimize waste, and support senior chefs in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes in line with Shangri-La standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and restaurants across Asia and international markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and carefully designed guest experiences. Its properties commonly offer extensive training, structured career development, staff dining, uniforms, and other employee benefits, although packages vary by location. In Indonesia, Shangri-La operates premium hospitality properties serving business travelers, leisure guests, and events. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Working for Shangri-La can provide valuable experience in an international hotel environment, particularly for culinary employees seeking exposure to luxury service, professional kitchen systems, and diverse guests.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities in Bali, Java, Lombok, and other tourism destinations, with jobs in hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas, and events. Bali is popular with international workers and provides a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, and a large expatriate community, while Jakarta offers more corporate and urban opportunities. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect, community, and religious diversity. Living costs vary considerably; Bali’s tourist areas can be expensive, whereas many parts of Java are more affordable. Employees should confirm accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, and service-charge arrangements before accepting an offer. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and residence permits; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation requires passport, medical, contract, and immigration documentation, and local rules can change, so candidates should verify requirements with the employer and Indonesian authorities.