Commis I - In Room Dining Kitchen

Rosewood Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Complimentary room nights

Learning and development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is seeking a Commis 1 to join the Culinary team. You will report to the Junior Sous Chef and support daily kitchen operations while contributing to culinary excellence.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, maintain mise en place, and uphold food safety standards. You’ll guide junior associates and continuously develop your own skills in a dynamic hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen within a hotel, resort, or high-quality restaurant.
• Passion for culinary excellence and pride in producing high-quality dishes.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting the development of junior team members.
• English communication; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to Rosewood culinary standards and recipes.
• Ensure mise en place is organized and fully prepared for all service periods.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor product quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Support and guide Commis 2 and Commis 3 associates in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring proper care of equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Hotel/Resort exposure

Culinary knowledge

English communication

Job description

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

The Culinary team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through creativity, craftsmanship, and operational excellence. Working alongside experienced chefs in a dynamic kitchen environment, the team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.

As a Commis 1, you will report to the Junior Sous Chef and play an important role in supporting the daily operation of your assigned kitchen section while contributing to the overall success of the culinary team.

YOUR ROLE

As a Commis 1, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes within your assigned kitchen section, ensuring all food is produced according to established recipes, standards, and procedures.

You will support the Junior Sous Chef in maintaining efficient kitchen operations, upholding food safety and hygiene standards, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. You will also assist in guiding junior culinary associates while continually developing your own skills and expertise.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to Rosewood culinary standards and recipes
• Ensure mise en place is organized and fully prepared for all service periods
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations
• Monitor product quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards
• Support and guide Commis 2 and Commis 3 associates in daily kitchen operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring proper care of equipment
  

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have experience working in a professional kitchen within a hotel, resort, or high-quality restaurant environment
• You are passionate about culinary excellence and take pride in producing high-quality dishes
• You have strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform efficiently under pressure
• You enjoy working collaboratively and supporting the development of junior team members
• You communicate effectively in English; additional language skills would be an advantage
  

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.