Job Description
About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.
A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Commis II to join our Culinary Team in Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
- Gathers, measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients, sauces, and seasoning
- Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and meat etc. as applicable
- Knowledge of cutting and seasoning different meats as and marination
- Prepare basic dishes such as salads and sauces
- Ensure that the food items are stocked properly in refrigerators and freezers
- Follow established recipe and plating guide provided, to exact specification
- Set-up the station with par stocks of menu items and carry out all food preparation tasks given by the Commis 1 | Demi Chef | Chef De Partie designated for that station
- Effectively able to maintain high levels of kitchen assistance service at all times. Keep a track of the inventory supplies
- Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals
- Adept at performing food rotation tasks, in order to ensure ingredient freshness
- Replenishes service lines, restocks, and prepares the workstation for the next shift
- Follow daily ingredient collection, storage of all items used within the respective kitchen and ensure all areas of section are maintained and cleaned following established standards
- Work to the specifications received by the respective culinary team regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index
- Attend daily meetings with the Demi Chef | Chef De Partie and other meetings as requested by the Executive chef/Executive sous chef
- Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
- Maintain high standard of personal appearance and hygiene
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals
- Report problems regarding failure of equipment’s to the Demi Chef | Chef De Partie, follow up and ensure necessary work has been carried out
- Ensure adherence to departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions enabling delivery of luxurious service to guests and in line with Jumeirah standard of excellence
- Adhere to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment procedures, instructions, controls, and audit requirements in compliance with HACAP and Jumeirah standard operating procedures
- Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- 1-2 year of experience in a range of kitchen areas; ideally within the luxury hospitality industry and the type of work experience required to be qualified for the job.
- Proven commercial kitchen experience
- College Degree in Culinary Arts or similar from an accredited Culinary School
- 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
About 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, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.
