United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah

InterContinental Hotels Group; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Room discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Commis I to join our Employee Restaurant culinary team and help prepare quality meals for colleagues who enable our resort experience.

You will support senior chefs, prepare mise en place, maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while demonstrating a positive attitude and flexibility to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or relevant kitchen operations experience.
• The strength to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Good basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy culinary team.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and instructions.
• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs with daily production.
• Prepare mise en place according to daily meal requirements.
• Check ingredients and ensure proper storage; follow FIFO.
• Monitor stock, refrigerators, freezers and storage areas.
• Maintain consistent food quality and portioning.
• Keep workstation and kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene and health standards at all times.
• Support other kitchen sections as needed.

Skills

Culinary qualification

Strength 50lbs

Kitchen experience

Hygiene basics

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Flexible shifts

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.

We’re looking for a Commis I to join our Employee Restaurant culinary team and help prepare quality meals for the colleagues who make our resort experience possible every day.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and instructions

• Supporting the Chef de Partie and senior chefs with daily food production

• Preparing mise en place according to daily meal requirements

• Checking ingredients and making sure food is stored correctly

• Following proper stock rotation and FIFO procedures

• Checking refrigerators, freezers and food storage areas

• Maintaining consistent food quality and portioning

• Keeping your workstation, kitchen equipment and surrounding areas clean and organised

• Following food safety, hygiene and health standards at all times

• Supporting other kitchen sections whenever needed

What We need from you:

• Culinary qualification or relevant kitchen operations experience

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen

• Good basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene

• Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy culinary team

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and public holidays

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.