Commis Butcher - Six Senses Zighy Bay

InterContinental Hotels Group; Zahr al Qar; On-site; OMR 2,500 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel is seeking a Commis Butcher to enhance the culinary experience and ensure sustainability in food practices. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong knife skills, and at least 3 years of experience. Join Six Senses to promote a cost-focused culinary environment that aligns with their values of wellness and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to handle remote living and travel on single status.

Responsibilities

• Separate primal cuts from carcasses and maintain portion control.
• Establish purchasing practices aligned with sustainability.
• Operate in compliance with legal and safety requirements.

Skills

Knife Skills

Knowledge of Broiler Equipment

Understanding of Meat and Fish Cookery

Alcohol Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality Diploma/Degree

Job description

As Commis Butcher, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them, aligning with our values of local sensitivity, global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, wellness, and extraordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation in all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Focus on the continual rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
• Separate primal cuts from carcasses, trim, cut, and bone efficiently into retail cuts.
• Maintain proper portion control when butchering retail cuts into portions.
• Establish purchasing practices aligned with Six Senses' nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Promote a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Operate the department in compliance with all legal, statutory, and financial requirements, including documentation, reporting, contractual obligations, security, safety protocols, communication, product and service standards, host management practices, and budget controls.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Commis Butcher, I should possess the necessary qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role within luxury hotels, including:

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

The above overview is not exhaustive and may not include all duties and responsibilities associated with the role.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.