Commis at Hyatt Place

Summary

Care Connects Us!

It all starts with people who care.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care. 

People like you. People like us. 

At Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands & Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, we are looking for Commis whose responsibilities will be to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen, contributing to the overall success of the hotel, outlets, and banquets, in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all company minimum brand standards have been implemented.
• Washes, peels, cuts, seeds vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strains soups and sauces.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates, and removes garbage.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Carves various cooked meats.
• Assists in quality control of items.
• Sets up buffet presentations.
• Follow established protocols, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures while working alongside colleagues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Encourage compliance with safety standards and best practices among colleagues, emphasizing the importance of safety in all tasks.
• Treat colleagues with respect, professionalism, and courtesy at all times, creating a positive work culture within the engineering department.
• Resolve conflicts or disagreements with colleagues amicably, demonstrating conflict resolution skills and a constructive approach to problem-solving.
• Participate in training sessions or workshops to update skills and knowledge, encouraging colleagues to do the same.
• Offer assistance and backup to colleagues during peak workloads, emergencies, or when extra help is needed, fostering a spirit of mutual support within the team.
• Seek assistance from colleagues when facing challenges or unfamiliar tasks, promoting a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to colleagues when appropriate, contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency in the workplace.
• Reads the hotel's Employee Handbook, understands, and adheres to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to computer resources, fire, hygiene, health, and safety.
• Always exercises responsible behaviour and positively representing the hotel team and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
• Ensures high standards of personal presentation and adheres to the hotel grooming policy at all times.
• Required to multi-task in various aspects of the operations as advised by your managers from time to time.
• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts or relevant field.
• At least 2-3 years experience in a busy hotel or restaurant.
• Knowledge of food preparation/production techniques.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate to heavy weights (up to 25 kg).