commis
Americannoun
plural
commisnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of commis
C16 (meaning: deputy): from French, from commettre to employ, commit
Example Sentences
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After spending several years working in music, in public relations and band management, he discovered his true calling at the Australian chef Skye Gyngell’s London restaurant, Spring, where he began as a commis in 2015.
From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2020
His commis, or helper, was Harrison Turone, 21, from Omaha, who also worked at Per Se.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2017
Stover, the restaurant's chef de partie, served as Tessier's commis.
From Chicago Tribune • Jan. 28, 2015
Philip Tessier, 35, Executive Sous Chef at The French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., will be assisted by his commis Skylar Stover, 22, who also works in the kitchen there.
From Time • Jan. 26, 2015
Linschoten was "commis" on board, a post which included both the employment of supercargo and that of owners' commissioner.
From The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II by Leslie, Alexander, fl. 1879-1882
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