Commis Chef – Tandoor

The Food and Beverage Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,640 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

The Food and Beverage Group in Dubai seeks a Commis Chef - Tandoor to assist with preparation and basic cooking in the tandoor section, while developing core tandoor skills under senior chefs.

This hands-on role focuses on mise en place, section discipline, hygiene, and learning the correct handling and operation of the tandoor during prep and service. UAE residency required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ kitchen experience or culinary training.
• Exposure to Indian or tandoor cooking preferred.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Basic hygiene and food safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and mise en place for the tandoor section, including marinades, breads, skewers, and section ingredients.
• Support service execution during busy periods by helping the senior tandoor chefs with preparation, plating, and section readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the tandoor area, tools, equipment, and surrounding workstations.
• Follow hygiene, food safety, and safe working procedures at all times, especially around hot equipment and the tandoor oven.
• Learn and develop core tandoor techniques, product handling, and section workflow under the supervision of senior chefs.

Skills

Mise en place

Tandoor basics

Hygiene practices

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Role Overview

The Commis Chef - Tandoor supports the tandoor section by assisting with preparation, basic cooking, service support, and cleanliness while developing core tandoor skills under the guidance of senior chefs. This is a hands-on role focused on mise en place, section discipline, hygiene, and learning the correct handling and operation of the tandoor during prep and service.

Role Overview

The Commis Chef - Tandoor supports the tandoor section by assisting with preparation, basic cooking, service support, and cleanliness while developing core tandoor skills under the guidance of senior chefs. This is a hands-on role focused on mise en place, section discipline, hygiene, and learning the correct handling and operation of the tandoor during prep and service.

Please note that this role is open to those residing in the UAE only.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and mise en place for the tandoor section, including marinades, breads, skewers, and section ingredients.
• Support service execution during busy periods by helping the senior tandoor chefs with preparation, plating, and section readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the tandoor area, tools, equipment, and surrounding workstations.
• Follow hygiene, food safety, and safe working procedures at all times, especially around hot equipment and the tandoor oven.
• Learn and develop core tandoor techniques, product handling, and section workflow under the supervision of senior chefs.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Reliability and completion of assigned prep and section tasks.
• Hygiene, cleanliness, and safe working practices within the tandoor section.
• Skill development and ability to support the tandoor section more independently over time.

Candidate Requirements

• 1-2 years’ kitchen experience or culinary training, ideally with some exposure to Indian or tandoor cooking.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Basic understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and prep discipline.
• Interest in developing technical skills in tandoor cooking and section operations.