Chef , Colleague Restaurant 
(11657)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Alongside ancient rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, One&Only Nyungwe House is an idyllic eco retreat offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the heart of magical Rwanda. The warm African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. We don’t just exist in Nyungwe’s environment, we exist with the environment; from working the land or building a shelter, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish. 

• Position                               Commis Chef Colleague Restaurant
• Level                                   Colleague
• Department                         Culinary
• Reports to                           Chef de Cuisine
• Subordinates                      None

Job Summary

To prepare and plan all Colleague meals and ensure the quality and standards as per One&Only are followed. Ensure all important information is communicated with the Chef de Cuisine. All HACCP standards are followed and improved consistently. Maintain highest levels of personal hygiene and grooming at all times, as per standard.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is maintained at its highest level at all times.
• Ensures quantity of food prepared are in accordance with Colleague levels.
• Participates in the service of any special functions or events organized by the Resort.
• Establishes and maintains smooth work relationships in the kitchen.
• Practices proper telephone etiquette with Colleagues.
• Ensures all fixed assets are well maintained.
• Ensures all the equipment faults are reported to the Chef de Cuisine.
• Demonstrates knowledge and interest in goals and objectives of the One&Only brand.
• All HACCP responsibilities, requirements and standards are followed and meet at all time.
• Ensures expiree dates are labeled on products that are required and FIFO been followed.
• Helps the undertaking of physical asset inventories each month.
• Ensures that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is maintained at all times and reports any concerns or faults immediately.
• Ensures kitchen fridges and back areas are thoroughly clean at all times.
• Ensures that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
• Attends all training carried out by the Training Department.
• Attends monthly communication meeting.
• Ensures that channels of communication are respected and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
• Ensures excellent communication and working relationships with Colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• Knows and applies Resort’s Policies & Procedures, including those for the emergency situations.
• When driving Resort’s buggies, ensures that rules and regulations are followed at all times.
• Exhibits outstanding knowledge of the Resort, forest, and the Rwandan culture.
• Ensures all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the Rwandan Law.
• Should be in abidance with the expectations defined in the job responsibilities.
• Completes and efficiently sets up the respective kitchen that is assigned by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Individual productivity, work efficiency.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Attends all trainings conducted by the Resort.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Culinary school diploma or 1 year work experience, if possible in a similar environment is a valuable addition.

• Basic English knowledge, any additional languages is preferable.
• Must be willing to learn and skilled to perform the job of a Commis Chef, Colleague Restaurant.
• Ability to lift heavy objects to complete duties.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.