Commis Hot Kitchen

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 3,900 - 6,100; Full time

Job summary

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is seeking enthusiastic Commis Chefs to join our culinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals who are passionate about food and eager to develop their skills within a professional hotel kitchen environment.

The Commis Chef will assist the senior culinary team in daily food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food hygiene, sanitation and food safety practices.
• A culinary certificate or relevant professional training is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for cooking, willingness to learn and a strong commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie with daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Prepare and handle ingredients according to established recipes, specifications and instructions from senior chefs.
• Support the preparation and cooking of dishes across the hotel's restaurants, outlets and banquet operations when required.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes and food presentation guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated and rotated according to FIFO procedures.
• Assist in controlling food waste and maintaining proper stock handling practices.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and hygiene within assigned kitchen sections.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations in accordance with hotel standards.
• Strictly follow food safety, HACCP, health and safety regulations and hotel hygiene policies.
• Report any food quality concerns, product shortages or equipment malfunctions to the Chef de Partie.
• Provide support to other kitchen sections whenever operationally required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn new cooking techniques and develop culinary skills.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient food preparation and smooth service operations.
• Maintain professional conduct, teamwork and a respectful attitude towards colleagues and other departments.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Executive Chef or immediate supervisor in line with operational requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Food safety

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to the award-winning five-star Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, located adjacent to Bahrain International Airport, with a magnificent view of the sprawling lagoon and less than 10 minutes away from downtown city centre of Manama, the capital of Kingdom of Bahrain.

The hotel offers 97 luxury hotel rooms and 10 suites with state-of-art facilities and amenities. Our 5 star hotel went through a complete transformation; including restaurants and bars as well as rooms and suites.

Silk's restaurant is all day dining, offering international cuisine and theme nights. Gallery lounge is located in the high ceiling natural light glass lobby, serving French pastries, high tea and Swiss Mövenpick coffee and delights. While Xenia bar and lounge is offering exotic cocktails and bar food with live night entertainment daily. Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is well known for its award-winning Friday Brunch.

The award-winning European Rimal spa, features 12 treatment rooms, including single treatment suites, one double female suite and two traditional Turkish hammam suites with their own steam rooms and heated wet tables. Rimal Spa is the only spa that offers non-surgical CACI Synergy machines in the Kingdom. All treatment rooms are designed to the highest standards and have private showers.

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is a place to experience world-class luxury hospitality, blended with Arabian tradition and a touch of Swiss that makes our guests feel at home in one of the most attractive and friendly destinations in the Gulf Region.

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate Commis Chefs to join the culinary team at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring culinary professionals who are passionate about food and eager to develop their skills within a professional hotel kitchen environment. The Commis Chef will assist the senior culinary team in daily food preparation, cooking, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie with daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Prepare and handle ingredients according to established recipes, specifications and instructions from senior chefs.
• Support the preparation and cooking of dishes across the hotel's restaurants, outlets and banquet operations when required.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes and food presentation guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated and rotated according to FIFO procedures.
• Assist in controlling food waste and maintaining proper stock handling practices.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and hygiene within assigned kitchen sections.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations in accordance with hotel standards.
• Strictly follow food safety, HACCP, health and safety regulations and hotel hygiene policies.
• Report any food quality concerns, product shortages or equipment malfunctions to the Chef de Partie.
• Provide support to other kitchen sections whenever operationally required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn new cooking techniques and develop culinary skills.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient food preparation and smooth service operations.
• Maintain professional conduct, teamwork and a respectful attitude towards colleagues and other departments.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Executive Chef or immediate supervisor in line with operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food hygiene, sanitation and food safety practices.
• A culinary certificate or relevant professional training is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for cooking, willingness to learn and a strong commitment to quality.

Additional Information

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