Commis I Banquets

Ennismore; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delano Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic Commis I Banquets to join our culinary team. You will support prep and delivery for intimate celebrations and large events, working with experienced chefs to develop your skills while delivering consistent, high-quality dishes.

You will follow recipes and portion guidelines, maintain a clean workstation, uphold food safety and allergen procedures, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely service during busy banquets.

Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience as a Commis I or an experienced Commis II ready for the next step, ideally within hotel banquet operations.
• Culinary Skills: A good foundation in food preparation, cooking techniques & kitchen operations.
• Banqueting Exposure: Experience supporting buffet preparation, plated events or high-volume service is an advantage.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to following recipes, portion guidelines & presentation standards.
• Organisation & Adaptability: The ability to keep your workstation organised & work calmly during busy service periods.
• Team Spirit: A positive, collaborative approach & willingness to support colleagues.
• Food Safety: An understanding of food hygiene, HACCP principles & allergen awareness.
• Willingness to Learn: An open approach to feedback & enthusiasm for developing your culinary skills.
• Flexibility: Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends & public holidays, according to event schedules.
• Great Personality: At Delano Dubai, personality & experience are equally valued. We celebrate individuality & authenticity, so bring your unique self, positive energy & passion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients & organise mise en place according to banquet menus, event requirements & your section's instructions.
• Assist with cooking, plating & buffet preparation under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines & presentation standards to maintain consistent food quality.
• Support food preparation for meetings, weddings, receptions & other special events.
• Keep workstation clean, organised & ready for service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, temperature control & storage procedures.
• Label date & store ingredients correctly following stock rotation procedures.
• Use ingredients carefully to minimise waste & communicate stock requirements to your supervisor.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely & report maintenance issues promptly.
• Work closely with colleagues to support smooth preparation & timely service.
• Take part in training & apply feedback to develop your skills.

Job description

The Opportunity

We re looking for an enthusiastic amp dedicated Commis I Banquets to join our culinary team at Delano Dubai From intimate celebrations to large events you ll support the preparation amp delivery of memorable dining experiences Working alongside experienced chefs you ll develop your culinary skills while bringing care consistency amp attention to detail to every dish

What You ll Be Doing

• Prepare ingredients amp organise mise en place according to banquet menus event requirements amp your section s instructions
• Assist with cooking plating amp buffet preparation under the guidance of senior chefs
• Follow recipes portion guidelines amp presentation standards to maintain consistent food quality
• Support food preparation for meetings weddings receptions amp other special events
• Keep your workstation clean organised amp ready for service
• Follow food safety hygiene temperature control amp storage procedures
• Follow instructions for dietary requirements amp allergen handling checking with senior chefs whenever unsure
• Label date amp store ingredients correctly following stock rotation procedures
• Use ingredients carefully to minimise waste amp communicate stock requirements to your supervisor
• Handle kitchen equipment safely amp report maintenance issues promptly
• Work closely with colleagues to support smooth preparation amp timely service
• Take part in training amp apply feedback to develop your skills

Relevant Experience: Previous experience as a Commis I or an experienced Commis II ready for the next step, ideally within hotel banquet operations.

Culinary Skills: A good foundation in food preparation, cooking techniques & kitchen operations.

Banqueting Exposure: Experience supporting buffet preparation, plated events or high-volume service is an advantage.

Attention to Detail: A commitment to following recipes, portion guidelines & presentation standards.

Organisation & Adaptability: The ability to keep your workstation organised & work calmly during busy service periods.

Team Spirit: A positive, collaborative approach & willingness to support colleagues.

Food Safety: An understanding of food hygiene, HACCP principles & allergen awareness.

Willingness to Learn: An open approach to feedback & enthusiasm for developing your culinary skills.

Qualifications: A culinary qualification is an advantage.

Flexibility: Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends & public holidays, according to event schedules.

Great Personality: At Delano Dubai, personality & experience are equally valued. We celebrate individuality & authenticity, so bring your unique self, positive energy & passion. Together, we create truly memorable guest experiences.