Commi | Hot Kitchen (Italian Cuisine)

Alabbar Enterprises; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

Alabbar Enterprises invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant role within its UAE-based retail group portfolio. You will assist the Head Chef in back-of-house operations, support the Demi Chef de Partie, and help ensure food quality and safety across sections.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of F&B experience, a proactive attitude, and the ability to travel and work in a multicultural environment. A positive team spirit and fast-paced mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of proven work experience in a similar field with a known F&B property.
• Energetic self-starter.
• Ability to travel and adapt to a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in back-of-house operations and food prep.
• Support the Demi Chef de Partie and Chef de Partie to maintain kitchen sections.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and adherence to standards.
• Follow standard recipes and plate presentation to ensure quality.
• Keep work station clean and organized; date and store food properly.
• Communicate clearly with team and assist during staff shortages or emergencies.

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Ability to travel

Adapt to multi-cultural environment

Teamwork

Customer service oriented

Job description

Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER is a UAE-based retail group that represents established brands like Candylicious, Ethan Allen, Yogurtland and Garrett Popcorn. It is also the parent company of multiple F&B concepts like Social House, Karak House, Angelina, Gia, Markette, Two Bistro, Caya, Parka, Krema, Carpo, Ganache Chocolatier, Parka Bakehouse, The Good Hood Kitchen and Klay by Karak under its umbrella.

An entity with lifestyle and retail endeavours and a passion for distinction - moments – growth.

Guided by our values and positivity, we bring prevailing international & homegrown brands, delivering the highest levels of retail excellence and experiences to our guests.

The backbone of our vision is to pursue opportunities to grow and expand our presence locally and internationally while adhering to our core values and bringing synonymous moments and experiences to life.

Job Purpose:

Responsible in assisting the Head Chef in back of house/kitchen/food preparation area. Daily shift activities, customer satisfaction in the food quality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Capability of performing repetitious duties.
• Performing other reasonable job duties as assigned by direct supervisors from time to time.
• Being responsible in assisting the Demi Chef de Partie and Chef de Partie in supporting the culinary operations of aspecific section.
• Maintaining clear communications with the Demi Chef de Partie, including all relative internal communications.
• Producing products as instructed by senior staff.
• Ensuring that agreed food hygiene, licensing and safety standards are followed, upheld or surpassed, at all times.
• Working closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in productionand presentation.
• Using equipment skillfully by following correct safe procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work station.
• Ensuring a positive and professional working environment throughout the kitchens and upholding all culinarystandards.
• Abiding to all hygiene/ safety procedures as per company policy.
• Correctly dating and storing food, sanitize equipment and take other measures to ensure integrity and quality of foodproduct.
• Controlling breakage, spoilage and cost items.
• To assist on other sections or help with other duties when the kitchen is short staffed, in emergencies, and/or whenrequired

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of proven work experience in a similar filed with a known F&B property
• Energetic self-starter
• Ability to travel and adapt to a multi-cultural environment

Result focus

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in F&B or a passion for customer service.
• A positive attitude and teamwork spirit.
• Ability to work in a "fast-paced environment”