Commis 1 - Culinary - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

About the Job: 

• Gather, measure, mix, and prepare meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings according to established recipes and specifications.
• Wash, peel, chop vegetables, fruits, and meats with precision, demonstrating proficiency in cutting and seasoning meats and marinating as required.
• Execute cooking techniques and plating to exact specifications provided by the Demi Chef | Chef De Partie, ensuring dishes are prepared to high standards.
• Document inventory of kitchen supplies, monitor stock levels, and notify supervisors of low stock situations to maintain sufficient supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as braising pans, ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers effectively, ensuring correct settings for cooking and baking temperatures.
• Follow food safety and hygiene practices, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food items according to standard protocols.
• Set up stations with necessary par stocks of menu items, maintain cleanliness, and perform food preparation tasks assigned by the Demi Chef | Chef De Partie.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team, attend daily meetings, and support colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the Demi Chef | Chef De Partie, follow up on repairs, and ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Adhere to departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and Jumeirah Group’s standards for luxurious service delivery, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

About You: 

• Proficient in English (Read/Write/Speak)
• Expert in food quality and presentation skills
• Adaptability and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Team Player with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Reliable and Sincere showing high level of energy
• 1 year of experience in a range of kitchen areas; ideally within the luxury hospitality industry.

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 dental coverage, 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.