Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic hotels committed to personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations around the world. Each property delivers unforgettable experiences and offers a strong sense of arrival with impressive public spaces worthy of hosting history. Guests can expect True Waldorf Service from the moment they reserve their stay to the moment they leave the property doorstep.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a wow debut in 2019 and is already recognized as one of the finest resorts in the world. Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives. It boasts the country’s largest spa, extensive recreation facilities and it’s the Maldives resort with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 specialty cuisine dining options). Besides its 118 luxurious villas, the resort is also home to an exclusive offering: a private island, the largest in the country which is to be rented out in its entirety.

Once you get a glimpse of this one of its kind resort, you know you arrived to a sun-soaked paradise. Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds, each featuring its own private pool. Everywhere you look, from the standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa’s treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.

Are you ready to join our talented and dedicated team at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and take your career to new heights?

What will I be doing?

As the Commis 1 for Waldorf Astoria Maldives, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food for guests and team members efficiently, economically, and hygienically as per standard recipes and procedures.

• Support the Sous Chef or the Chef de Partie in ensuring smooth operation of the kitchen and prompt service at all times.

• Plan, prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in the restaurant.

• Work seamlessly with recipes, standards and plating guides.

• Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel’s operation.

• Use all equipment, tools and machines appropriately.

• Work on off-site events when tasked.

• Complete tasks and jobs outside of the kitchen when requested.

• Assist in inventory taking.

• Knowledgeable of hotel’s occupancy, events, forecasts and achievements.

• Effectively respond to every guests’ feedback.

• Learn and adapt to changes.

• Maintain at all times a professional and positive attitude towards team members and supervisors.

• Adhere to established hotel rules and team member handbook, ensuring all team members under your supervision do so as well for the department to operate smoothly.

• Attend and actively participate in all training sessions.

• Check that the quality of food prepared by team members meet the required standards and make necessary adjustments.

• Understand, practice and promote good teamwork to achieve missions, goals, and overall departmental standards.

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.

• The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What are we looking for?

Commis 1 serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Diploma or above preferably in culinary field

• Minimum 2 years as a Cook or 1 year as Commis II in a luxury resort/hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.

• Good knowledge of Western Cuisine.

• Able to work with and consume all products and ingredients.

• Able to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Work well in stressful situations, remain calm under pressure and able to solve problems.

• Able to work in a moist, hot and sometimes loud environment.

• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.

• Knowledge in HACCP preferred.

• Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs, preferred.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!