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Commis I/II/III
Role summary
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The Commis I/II/III supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, portioning, plating and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have basic culinary knowledge, good hygiene practices and preferably hotel or restaurant experience; entry-level applicants with culinary training may also be considered. The role requires teamwork, discipline, attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes, safety standards and instructions from senior chefs. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected. Candidates should be physically fit, willing to learn and able to work efficiently in a busy resort kitchen while maintaining Hilton’s food quality and service standards.
Can I work in Phuket?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Non-B visa and an online work permit; employers need 4 Thai staff per foreigner.
Watch for: Massage, beauty and guiding jobs are reserved for Thais.
Official source: Board of Investment One Stop Service: visas and work permits. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Phuket
Usual for Phuket, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Dorms at some resorts; an allowance for senior staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | Shared evenly; 5-star high season THB 30,000 to 40,000 a month, about half in low season |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation often 119 days |
| Leave | 6 days |
| Income tax | 0% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Phuket
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Hilton
Hilton is a global hospitality company operating a large portfolio of hotels and resorts across international markets. Its brands include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, DoubleTree, Curio Collection and Hampton. Hilton is known for guest-focused service, professional operating standards and structured employee development. In Thailand, Hilton properties range from city hotels to beachfront resorts and employ teams across culinary, rooms, guest services, events and management. Employees may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, training, hotel discounts and service-charge participation, depending on the property and contract. A Commis position offers practical experience in a professional international kitchen and can provide a pathway toward Demi Chef, Chef de Partie and other culinary roles.