Commis - Chinese Restaurant

Role summary

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The Commis supports the Chinese restaurant kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards. Typical requirements include culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, basic knowledge of Chinese cuisine, food safety awareness, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The candidate is expected to work efficiently in a fast-paced hotel environment, maintain an organized workstation, assist senior chefs, control food waste, and follow Shangri-La service and safety standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. Teamwork, discipline, willingness to learn, and a professional attitude are highly valued. Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen is advantageous but entry-level applicants with suitable training may also be considered.

About the employer

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The company is known for its Asian-inspired approach to warm service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness, and guest experiences. Shangri-La properties generally provide structured training, career development, employee dining, uniforms, and other benefits, although packages vary by location and employment level. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury hotels and resorts serving business and leisure travelers. Its restaurants typically combine international standards with local hospitality and are expected to maintain strong food quality, hygiene, and service procedures. A Commis joining Shangri-La can gain practical experience in a professionally managed hotel kitchen and may have opportunities to progress to Demi Chef and higher culinary positions.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities in hospitality, especially on Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and resort islands. Bali offers the largest concentration of hotel, restaurant, wellness, and tourism jobs, while Jakarta and other Java cities provide opportunities in urban hotels and business dining. Life may include warm weather, affordable local food, diverse communities, and a relaxed social culture, although traffic, humidity, and seasonal tourism can be challenging. Indonesian is the national language; English is valuable in international hotels, and basic local language skills help daily life. Foreign employees generally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and stay permits before starting employment; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation normally involves securing a written contract, confirming accommodation and benefits, arranging insurance, and checking permit responsibilities with the employer. Costs and lifestyle vary considerably between islands and tourist areas.