Commis Chef - Luxury Resort Dining

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual home flights

Life insurance

Dining privileges

Discounted stays

Wellness initiatives

International training

Career mobility

Internal development opportunities

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai seeks a Commis Chef to support luxury resort culinary operations, working with experienced chefs to ensure high quality, efficient preparation, and strict hygiene across European, Asian, South American, buffet, casual-dining, poolside, pastry, and high-volume services.

Ideal candidate has 1–3 years of culinary experience, experience in high-end outlets or international hotel chains, knowledge of HACCP and food-safety practices, and a flexible, team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary experience.
• Experience in high-end outlets or international hotel chains.
• Backgrounds from European, Asian, South American, buffet, casual-dining or pastry welcomed.
• Sound knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Familiarity with HACCP food-safety practices.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-moving multicultural kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place according to daily kitchen requirements.
• Set up food-production equipment and assigned workstations.
• Assist senior chefs with ingredient preparation and cooking activities.
• Follow approved recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Apply basic food preparation and preservation techniques correctly.
• Support operations in fine-dining, buffet, casual-dining, or central-production kitchens.
• Handle ingredients and kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hygienic preparation areas.
• Follow HACCP requirements and resort food-safety procedures.
• Comply with local health-authority standards.
• Store food correctly to protect freshness and prevent contamination.
• Assist the culinary team during busy service periods.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment problems, and quality concerns promptly.
• Minimize food waste through accurate preparation and responsible handling.
• Participate in culinary training and ongoing skills development.
• Support consistent guest experiences through reliable preparation and attention to detail.

Skills

Mise en place

Food preparation

Basic cooking techniques

Food presentation

HACCP compliance

Kitchen hygiene

Food-safety procedures

Fine-dining operations

High-volume kitchens

Pastry preparation

Job description

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management

Salary: AED 2500-4500 per month

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

The Commis Chef supports one of the region 's most sophisticated luxury resort culinary operations. Working alongside experienced chefs, the role contributes to consistent food quality, efficient kitchen preparation, and strict hygiene compliance across restaurants serving European, Asian, South American, buffet, casual-dining, poolside, beach, pastry, and high-volume production concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place according to daily kitchen requirements.
• Set up food-production equipment and assigned workstations.
• Assist senior chefs with ingredient preparation and cooking activities.
• Follow approved recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Apply basic food preparation and preservation techniques correctly.
• Support operations in fine-dining, buffet, casual-dining, or central-production kitchens.
• Handle ingredients and kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hygienic preparation areas.
• Follow HACCP requirements and resort food-safety procedures.
• Comply with local health-authority standards.
• Store food correctly to protect freshness and prevent contamination.
• Assist the culinary team during busy service periods.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment problems, and quality concerns promptly.
• Minimize food waste through accurate preparation and responsible handling.
• Participate in culinary training and ongoing skills development.
• Support consistent guest experiences through reliable preparation and attention to detail.

Ideal Profile

• Between 1 and 3 years of culinary experience.
• Previous work in a high-end food and beverage outlet or international hotel chain.
• Candidates from European, Asian, South American, buffet, casual-dining, production, or pastry backgrounds are welcome.
• Sound knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Familiarity with food presentation and preservation techniques.
• Working understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety procedures.
• Awareness of HACCP food-safety practices.
• Eager to learn from experienced culinary professionals.
• Able to work effectively within a fast-moving, multicultural kitchen.
• Flexible regarding restaurant concepts, shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Consistent, organized, and attentive to food quality.

Skills Set

• Mise en place
• Food preparation
• Basic cooking techniques
• Food presentation
• Ingredient handling
• Food preservation
• HACCP compliance
• Kitchen hygiene
• Food-safety procedures
• Fine-dining operations
• Buffet production
• Casual-dining support
• High-volume kitchens
• Central production
• Pastry preparation
• Portion control
• Kitchen equipment
• Waste reduction
• Culinary teamwork

Why Join Us

• competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams
• comprehensive medical insurance with dental coverage
• annual home flights
• life insurance
• an incentive program
• dining privileges
• discounted stays at Kerzner properties worldwide
• access to wellness initiatives
• international training
• career mobility
• internal development opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio

About the Company

Atlantis The Royal is an ultra-luxury experiential resort in Dubai and part of Kerzner International. Located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the resort features 760 rooms, suites, and signature penthouses with views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. Its guest experience combines luxury accommodation, Michelin-starred and celebrity-chef restaurants, immersive wellness, and distinctive entertainment. More than 6000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities support the resort 's operations within a diverse environment focused on professional development, wellbeing, and long-term hospitality careers.