Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Commis de Cuisine to join our Culinary team, for season 2025. 

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Culinary Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Commis de Cuisine is responsible to carry out kitchen duties whilst ensuring smooth, coordinated team effort in the kitchen. The Commis de Cuisine reports to the Junior Sous Chef.

As Commis de Cuisine, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Report operational issues to the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Attend all training sessions and participate in special events, promotions, and demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean, presentable uniform and ensure personal hygiene.
• Observe, test, and handle food according to health and hygiene standards.
• Monitor raw food availability, place orders, and inspect incoming goods.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

As Commis de Cuisine, we expect from you: 

• EU Passport or valid Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece.
• 1 year of culinary experience.
• Fluency in English. 
• Ability to be flexible regarding shifts.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
• Accommodation and laundry of linen, as well as transportation to and from the resort.
• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
• Private Medical Insurance.

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