Commis

Role summary

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The Commis supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, portioning, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Candidates should ideally have culinary training, kitchen experience, or a strong interest in developing a professional hospitality career. The role requires good hygiene standards, teamwork, discipline, physical stamina, and the ability to work quickly during busy service periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. The successful candidate should follow recipes and instructions accurately, handle ingredients safely, minimise waste, and maintain Shangri-La’s food quality and service standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across numerous countries and destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, and extensive dining and leisure facilities. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established city and resort properties, offering opportunities across food and beverage, culinary operations, guest services, housekeeping, engineering, and administration. The company typically invests in employee training, internal career development, and international mobility. Team members are expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests. Working for Shangri-La can provide valuable experience in a structured international hotel environment, particularly for hospitality professionals beginning or developing their culinary careers.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Langkawi is especially attractive for hotel and tourism workers, with beaches, a relaxed lifestyle, outdoor activities, and a multicultural community. Penang combines heritage culture, excellent food, urban conveniences, and nearby coastal areas, while Sabah and Sarawak provide nature-focused resort opportunities. Daily living costs vary, but staff accommodation and meals may be available with resort jobs. Malaysian culture is diverse, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous traditions, and English is commonly used in tourism workplaces. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit or employment pass before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, salary, and position. Candidates should confirm visa arrangements, accommodation, transport, medical checks, and contract terms directly with the employer. Relocating is generally straightforward when documentation is prepared in advance.