Commis - Chinese Restaurant

Role summary

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The Commis – Chinese Restaurant supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, cleaning, and station organization. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, preferably in Chinese cuisine or a hotel restaurant. Familiarity with food safety, hygiene standards, ingredients, and safe equipment handling is expected. The role requires willingness to learn, good teamwork, physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Candidates should maintain a professional attitude and consistently follow Shangri-La’s quality and service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La properties are known for personalized service, comfortable accommodation, international dining, wellness facilities, and strong attention to guest experience. The group also operates brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders Hotels. In Indonesia, its properties employ diverse teams across culinary, guest services, events, housekeeping, and hotel operations. Employees typically work in structured environments with training opportunities, service standards, staff benefits, and career paths within the wider international group.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, and other islands. Bali is the most internationally oriented destination, with strong demand in hotels, restaurants, resorts, wellness, and tourism, while Jakarta and other Java cities provide broader corporate and luxury-hotel employment. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, respect for elders, and religious diversity. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; living costs are generally lower outside central Jakarta and popular Bali areas. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit, and the appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged by the hiring company. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, insurance, transport, tax, and visa support in the employment contract. Learning basic Indonesian is highly useful, even in international hotels.