Commis III

Role summary

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The Commis III supports the kitchen team with basic food preparation, ingredient handling, cooking assistance, portioning, and maintaining clean, organized workstations. Candidates should ideally have culinary training, hospitality experience, or a strong interest in developing professional kitchen skills. The role requires knowledge of basic food hygiene, safe equipment use, sanitation standards, and proper food storage. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions accurately, work efficiently during busy service periods, cooperate with chefs and colleagues, and maintain Marriott and Sheraton quality standards. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. Physical stamina, attention to detail, punctuality, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude are important for success.

About the employer

Sheraton Colombo Hotel is a luxury hospitality property associated with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, one of Marriott International’s globally recognized hotel brands. Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and events, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and guest services. Sheraton properties are known for professional service, international operating standards, and welcoming social spaces designed to connect travelers and local guests. As part of Marriott International, the hotel may provide structured training, career development, employee benefits, and opportunities to progress within a large international hospitality network. Kitchen employees are expected to maintain strong standards in food quality, hygiene, teamwork, and guest satisfaction while working in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, aviation, wellness, and food production, especially in Colombo, the southern coast, Kandy, and resort areas. The culture is diverse and welcoming, with strong Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian traditions, local festivals, and a rich food heritage. Colombo provides the most urban lifestyle, while coastal and hill-country locations are generally quieter and more affordable. Employees should expect warm weather, seasonal monsoons, and a relaxed but sometimes busy pace of life. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored employment visa or residence authorization before working; tourist visas do not permit employment. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, salary, accommodation, meals, medical coverage, contract terms, and relocation costs directly with the employer before accepting an offer.