Commis Chef - Thai Cuisine

Park Hyatt Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a Commis Chef - Thai Cuisine to support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of authentic and contemporary Thai dishes. You will work under senior chefs to uphold luxury hospitality standards, ensuring quality, hygiene, and consistency in every plate.

In this role, you will learn Thai ingredients, herbs, and techniques while maintaining stock, organizing workstations, and assisting across kitchen sections to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or formal training in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of culinary experience within a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment; Thai cuisine exposure preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Thai cuisine, ingredients, herbs, spices, cooking methods, and flavour profiles is advantageous.
• Understanding of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and safe food-handling procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn, develop culinary skills, and grow within a professional kitchen environment.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of Thai dishes according to recipes and guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, curry pastes, garnishes, and mise en place for service.
• Support the preparation of a variety of Thai menu offerings including curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, and noodles.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs to ensure consistency in flavour, portioning, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and hygiene throughout all stages of preparation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food products per safety procedures.
• Support kitchen during service by ensuring ingredients and items are prepared and replenished.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning and storage practices.
• Adhere to recipes, SOPs, and culinary guidelines to ensure consistency across menus.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Skills

Thai cuisine knowledge

Food safety HACCP

Culinary arts training

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary Arts certificate/diploma

Job description

The Commis Chef - Thai Cuisine is responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of authentic and contemporary Thai dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and food safety. The role supports daily kitchen operations, develops culinary skills under the guidance of senior chefs, and contributes to delivering exceptional dining experiences in accordance with luxury hospitality standards.

Main Duties:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of Thai dishes in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, curry pastes, garnishes, and mise en place requirements to ensure operational readiness during service periods.
• Support the preparation of a variety of Thai menu offerings, including curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, noodle dishes, and regional specialties.
• Follow instructions from senior culinary team members to ensure consistency in flavour, portioning, quality, and presentation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop an understanding of Thai ingredients, herbs, spices, cooking techniques, and flavour profiles.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and hygiene throughout all stages of food preparation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food products in accordance with food safety and stock management procedures.
• Support the culinary team during service by ensuring ingredients and menu items are prepared, replenished, and readily available.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, storage areas, and food preparation areas.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning, storage practices, and efficient utilization of ingredients.
• Adhere to established recipes, standard operating procedures, and culinary guidelines to ensure consistency across all menu offerings.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and occupational health and safety standards at all times.
• Assist with inventory counts, stock replenishment activities, and other routine kitchen operational tasks as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations and maintain luxury hospitality standards.

Qualifications:

• Certificate, diploma, or formal training in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of culinary experience within a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment, preferably with exposure to Thai cuisine. Freshers with passion for thai cuisine are welcome.
• Basic knowledge of Thai cuisine, ingredients, herbs, spices, cooking methods, and flavour profiles is advantageous.
• Understanding of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and safe food-handling procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn, develop culinary skills, and grow within a professional kitchen environment.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.