Commis - Chinese Restaurant

Role summary

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The Commis - Chinese Restaurant supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates typically need basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, an understanding of Chinese cuisine, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires good teamwork, stamina, discipline, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Shangri-La expects candidates to maintain cleanliness, handle ingredients safely, control waste, and consistently meet the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards. A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional guest-focused behavior are important. Previous hotel or restaurant experience is helpful, while formal culinary qualifications may be preferred.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, and excellent service culture. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La hotels commonly provide accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings, and leisure facilities, with a strong focus on warm Asian hospitality. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests. The group offers opportunities across culinary, restaurant operations, housekeeping, front office, engineering, finance, and management. Benefits vary by property and may include service charge, staff meals, uniforms, training, medical coverage, and accommodation or housing support. The advertised role is within the food and beverage kitchen operation of a Chinese restaurant in Indonesia.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and other resort islands. Bali is the most internationally oriented destination, with strong demand in hotels, restaurants, villas, and tourism services. The culture blends Hindu, Muslim, and local traditions, and respectful dress and behavior are important, particularly around temples and ceremonies. Lifestyle can be relaxed and social, although traffic, tropical weather, and seasonal tourism may affect daily life. Foreign workers generally need employer sponsorship and the correct work authorization, commonly involving a limited-stay work visa and permits; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers usually guide successful applicants through immigration procedures. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, housing, meals, insurance, contract terms, and flight arrangements. Learning basic Indonesian is highly useful for workplace integration and everyday activities.