About this role
A Commis at Movenpick Hotel Ikoyi Lagos supports the Chef de Partie with mise-en-place, production, and service within the section. The role involves taking and executing orders from the Chef de Partie, completing daily mise-en-place and storage checklists, and handling requisitions and transfers with approvals from senior chefs. It requires maintaining portion sizes and quality per recipe, attending daily briefings, and communicating shifts and any banquet or information changes. The position emphasises teamwork, hygiene and HACCP records, and reporting equipment issues. Experience in a similar role, preferably in a star hotel, and strong customer service, communication, and ability to work under pressure are required.
What you would do
- Organise and assist the Chef de Partie with mise-en-place and production for the section.
- Take orders from the Chef de Partie and execute them correctly.
- Complete daily mise-en-place and food storage checklists.
- Prepare daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers for approval.
- Maintain portion size, quantity and quality as per recipe index.
- Attend daily meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested.
- Check for changes in banquets or organisation information on the main board and relay to the team.
- Report machinery or small equipment failures to the Chef de Cuisine and ensure follow-up actions.
- Pass information to the next shift about functions and updates.
- Maintain Hygiene and HACCP records in accordance with regulations.
What they are asking for
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of Continental cuisine.
- Creative and passionate about food and customer service.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
- Experience in a star hotel or relevant industry experience.
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