Commis Chef

Position Available

Commis Chef

Commencing

Oct 2026

About Kingston Hotel

The Kingston Hotel is looking for experienced Commis Chefs to join our team.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

We are seeking applicants who are professional and reliable with a passion for food and a positive team attitude. As the Commis Chef, your role will include but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring efficient preparation and delivery of menu items
• Prepare high-quality dishes consistently in line with restaurant standards and presentation guidelines
• Manage mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready for service periods
• Monitor food quality and portion control to maintain guest satisfaction and cost targets
• Supervise junior kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (including HACCP)
• Maintain all workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas clean, tidy, and well-organised
• Ensuring service demands are met
• Assist during peak service times in coordinating kitchen workflow and timing
• Assisting with addressing and resolving issues promptly to uphold kitchen efficiency and guest satisfaction

Skills and Experience:

• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare food for cooking.
• Cook food by a range of methods (i.e. baking, braising, frying, roasting or steaming).
• Divide food into portions and ensure that the food is well presented.
• Clean food preparation areas and equipment.
• Store food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Take stock of ingredients and equipment and place orders to replenish stock.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $79,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person