Commis Chef

The Arts Club; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai is seeking a Commis Chef to join its kitchen team in DIFC. You will support daily operations, follow recipes and standards, and maintain mise-en-place and food safety practices.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in luxury hotels or fine dining, good English, strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to stand for long shifts. A positive, flexible attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Good level of English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes delegated by the Chef in charge.
• Take tasks from the Chef in charge and execute them properly.
• Ensure portion sizes and quantities follow recipes and standards.
• Complete daily mise-en-place, food storage and checklists.
• Report any kitchen equipment failures and coordinate maintenance.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and items labelled with dates.
• Help minimize food waste and maintain FIFO from store or supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

ABOUT US

The Arts Club Dubai is perfectly located in the heart of the DIFC, set over four floors and totaling 65,000 square feet, in the brand-new ICD Brookfield Place development designed by Foster + Partners. It is the first international outpost of the celebrated and historical private members’ club, established in 1863 in Mayfair, London. The Club’s membership is a growing community of like‑minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailing from different cultures and sectors, from the region and further afield. A lifestyle for our members. The Club provides its members with a home away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking comfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level of quality, service and attention to detail that will leave them wanting for nothing. The Arts Club Dubai unveils an amazing opportunity for a talented artisan to join our passionate and creative team. Commis Chef will be responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day duties of the assigned kitchen section/s as part of the outlet in line with the outlet’s operating concept, while ensuring recipes and standards are followed and practical demonstrations are undertaken.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Prepare and cook dishes delegated as your responsibility by the Chef in charge
• Take tasks and requests from the Chef in charge and carry them out in correct manner
• Ensure that specification of portion size and quantity of particular dish has been followed, as set out in the recipe index
• Complete the daily check list received by the Chef in charge regarding mise-en-place and food storage
• Report any failure of kitchen equipment, and follow up to ensure the necessary maintenance work has been carried out
• Keep section clean and tidy at all times, and make sure all items are labelled with dates
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-en-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Minimum 1 year experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant
• Good level of English
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time

THE BENEFITS

The Arts Club Dubai is offering a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package.

Compensation: Competitive salary