Commis 1 Full Time

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Commis 1 to join the culinary team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Residences. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Supporting to set up the function and role during Pre-Opening phase
• Working closely between the Hotel and our Residences to support any operational needs as per the job description
• Do something to something to achieve required outcome
• Organize together with the Chef de Partie shifting in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service
• Take orders from his/her Chef de Partie and carry them out in the correct manner
• Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage
• Together with his/her Chef de Partie write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section
• Maintain good colleagues relations and motivate colleagues
• Work to the specifications received by the Chef de Partie  regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index
• Attend daily meeting with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef
• Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization
• Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure necessary work has been carried out
• Pass all information to the next shift about functions

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Ideally Pre Opening experience, experience on setting up any related systems or structures in the role | department
• Able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure due to intensive preopening phase
• Male or female with a pleasing personality
• Willing to work in a team
• Able to deal with people from different nationalities and religions
• Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year
• At least three years in a five star international chain hotel
• Should understand how to read recipes and a good knowledge of cooking

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.