Commis Butcher - Six Senses Zighy Bay

InterContinental Hotels Group; Oman; On-site; OMR 2,500 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Commis Butcher at Six Senses Zighy Bay, where you will engage in culinary excellence and sustainability. This role involves preparation and quality control of meat cuts, in line with nutrition and sustainability standards, while contributing to a unique hospitality experience in a remote location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Certification in alcohol awareness, food service permits, or valid health/food handler cards.
• Ability to live in a remote location and travel on single status.

Responsibilities

• Separate primal cuts from carcasses and prepare retail cuts.
• Promote cost-focused approach through training and education.
• Ensure compliance with LQA standards and guest feedback.

Skills

Proficient knife skills

Knowledge of broiler equipment

Meat and fish cookery

Farm-to-table concepts

Excellent command of English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma or degree

Job description

As Commis Butcher, I will fully understand and embody the vision of Six Senses, which aims to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Our core values include local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility and care, fun and quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness, and Out-of-the-Ordinary experiences are central to everything we do at Six Senses. I will ensure these pillars are upheld and that all team members are knowledgeable and actively participate in our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Commis Butcher, I will be responsible for the efficient operation of the following tasks:

1. Focus on the continual rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
2. Separate primal cuts from carcasses, and efficiently trim, cut, and boning into retail cuts.
3. Maintain proper portion control when preparing retail cuts.
4. Establish purchasing practices aligned with Six Senses' nutrition and sustainability standards.
5. Promote a cost-focused approach through training and education.
6. Operate within all legal, statutory, and financial requirements, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, security, safety, and service standards are met.
7. Adhere strictly to LQA standards and guest feedback to ensure quality service.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Commis Butcher, I must possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 3 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. A hospitality diploma or degree from a recognized school is preferred.
• Knowledge of broiler equipment, meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills, and understanding of farm-to-table concepts.
• Certification in alcohol awareness, food service permits, or valid health/food handler cards as required locally.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to live in a remote location for extended periods and travel on single status.

This overview provides a general understanding of the role and responsibilities for a Commis Butcher at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We apply this policy to all employment terms and conditions.

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