Junior Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen, Fast-Paced

The First Group Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commis I at The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered luxury hotel operator, supports the culinary team by preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the highest standards. You will handle mise en place, assist with daily kitchen operations, and work closely with senior chefs to ensure guest satisfaction.

We seek motivated individuals with a culinary qualification and proven ability to follow recipes, uphold hygiene standards, and collaborate across kitchen sections during busy

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification, certificate, diploma, or equivalent training.
• Experience as Commis I/II or in a professional kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, techniques, equipment, and presentation.
• Understanding of food-safety, hygiene, storage, and temperature-control.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and time-management.
• Ability to guide junior kitchen colleagues.
• Physically fit to stand for long periods in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes and standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure the section is ready before service.
• Support chefs with daily production and service requirements.
• Assist with preparation for regular service, private functions, events, and special requests.
• Measure, portion, season, cook, and present ingredients accurately.
• Check quality, freshness, quantity, and condition of ingredients.
• Follow proper food-storage, labeling, dating, stock-rotation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Maintain an organized workstation throughout preparation and service.
• Monitor cooking times and presentation, ensuring portion control.
• Assist with supervision of junior staff when required.
• Ensure all activities comply with food-safety and hygiene standards.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and equipment after use.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report defects promptly.
• Minimize food waste and use ingredients responsibly.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections during busy service periods.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Recipe following

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Mentoring juniors

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (certificate/diploma)

Job description

The Commis I at The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered luxury hotel operator, supports the culinary team by preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the highest standards. You will handle mise en place, assist with daily kitchen operations, and work closely with senior chefs to ensure guest satisfaction.

We seek motivated individuals with a culinary qualification and proven ability to follow recipes, uphold hygiene standards, and collaborate across kitchen sections during busy