Commis/Demi Chef

Role summary

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The Commis/Demi Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation. Applicants should have relevant culinary training or kitchen experience, a genuine interest in hospitality, and an understanding of food safety practices. The role requires stamina, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and operational procedures, keep work areas clean, minimise waste, communicate effectively with colleagues and provide consistent service aligned with JW Marriott standards. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and professional appearance are important.

About the employer

JW Marriott Auckland is a luxury hotel operated under the JW Marriott brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in central Auckland near the waterfront, the hotel provides premium accommodation, dining, events and guest services for leisure and business travellers. JW Marriott properties are known for personalised service, elegant facilities and a focus on wellbeing, quality and thoughtful guest experiences. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with access to Marriott's international standards, training resources and career-development opportunities. The Auckland property includes food-and-beverage operations that require close cooperation between culinary, restaurant, banquet and guest-services teams. As part of Marriott International, the hotel may also offer employee benefits, recognition programmes and opportunities to transfer or progress within the group's global network, subject to local employment conditions and eligibility.