Commis de Rang Izumi - Geneva, Switzerland
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Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:26 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join Four Seasons, where our people create unforgettable luxury experiences. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Serve food and drinks with elegance and care at Izumi.
- Maintain impeccable service standards and anticipate guest needs.
- Assist colleagues in a dynamic restaurant setting.
Skills
- Fluent in French and English; 6 months of restaurant experience required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations gracefully.
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About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A landmark on lake Geneva since 1834. With enchanting views of the lake and the snow-capped Alps in the distance as well as the Old Town, Geneva’s first hotel remains the first choice of sophisticated travellers and world statesmen. Come and unwind from your day with a treatment at our rooftop Spa, and build connections with colleagues over Italian gastronomy at Michelin-starred Il Lago before retreating to your Pierre-Yves Rochon–designed room for a good night’s sleep. Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva blends a revitalized sense of history with warm and genuine personal service in the very heart of the city.The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues is Geneva’s first hotel, a monument combining contemporary and classic decoration, on the lake, the old town and the famous banking district with a breathtaking view of the Jet d’Eau. A modern Spa and a dynamic F&B operation complete the exceptional service provided by our extraordinary team.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Commis de Rang position at Izumi is a key role in the work organization. Acting as an intermediary between production and service, it is important to maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, and consistency in work attitude is essential. The main task of the Commis is primarily to supply the sections with food, drinks, but also the material in view of the client; it is necessary to combine physical skills, elegance, refinement, and empathy to be in line with the hotel’s image.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The ability to wear the uniform every day.
The ability to offer restaurant guests distinguished and pleasant service in accordance with Four Seasons standards.
The ability to anticipate guests’ needs.
The ability to perform both opening and closing service of the restaurant; know how to set tables according to required standards.
The ability to clear and store linen, porcelain, silverware, glassware, drinks, and food.
The ability to move chairs or tables quickly in case of changes in table and cover arrangements.
The ability to serve dishes while explaining their content.
The ability to serve water, bread, and butter during the meal.
The ability to serve coffee and tea; satisfy all requests according to Four Seasons quality criteria.
The ability to ensure guest satisfaction and handle any problems that may arise; know how to inform a manager.
The ability to serve at the Bar des Bergues, Il Lago, Room Service, or Banquets during "crunch time".
The ability to report any minor or major incidents to the Head of Service.
The ability to react calmly in an emergency situation within the hotel.
The ability to perform other tasks or projects assigned by the Hotel or Restaurant Management.
The ability to respect and carefully handle the costly equipment provided to the restaurant.
Apply and master the quality standards related to your function.
"The list of tasks specified above is not exhaustive; your role will require constant adaptation to situations of high activity and specific management of client relations."
Swiss Nationality, Swiss residency authorization or EU citizen will be considered only.
SPECIFIC TASKS:
Know how to carry trays correctly and safely, know how to clear and straighten tables.
Know how to assist the Chef de Rang as much as possible.
Know how to fill chafing dishes with alcohol for burning and maintain them.
REPETITIONS:
Continuous walking all day. Carrying rather heavy silver-plated metal trays. Maintaining silver-plated metal equipment. Repetitive cleaning of porcelain plates with vinegar. Repetitive cleaning of silver-plated cutlery.
PREREQUISITES:
1. Excellent reading, writing and oral skills in French and English.
2. 6 months of experience in catering.
