Thai Cuisine Commis Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Park Hyatt; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a Commis Chef for Thai cuisine to assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting authentic Thai dishes while upholding the hotel’s luxury dining standards. You will support daily kitchen operations and learn under senior chefs, contributing to exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 1–2 years of culinary experience, preferably with Thai cuisine exposure, and a foundation in Culinary Arts.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Thai cuisine knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary Arts certificate/diploma

Job description

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a Commis Chef for Thai cuisine to assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting authentic Thai dishes while upholding the hotel’s luxury dining standards. You will support daily kitchen operations and learn under senior chefs, contributing to exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 1–2 years of culinary experience, preferably with Thai cuisine exposure, and a foundation in Culinary Arts.