Commi Chef

Four Seasons Hotel; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh’s Caf Boulud seeks a Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in preparing and producing high-quality dishes in line with Four Seasons standards and Caf Boulud recipes.

You will work with the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and the culinary team to ensure smooth operations, maintain mise en place, food safety, and hygiene while upholding cleanliness and attention to detail during service periods.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or diploma is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Familiarity with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and established culinary standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced kitchen; English proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and production of food items according to Caf Boulud recipes, standards and specifications.
• Complete daily mise en place and ensure the assigned station is properly prepared before service.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with the preparation of ingredients, sauces, garnishes, vegetables and other food items as required.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards and food preparation procedures consistently.
• Ensure all food products are properly labelled, dated, stored and rotated according to hotel standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and comply with all food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist in checking daily preparation requirements, par levels and stock availability.
• Inform the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef of any shortages, quality issues or equipment concerns.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly including ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, food processors and other equipment relevant to the assigned station.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, workstations, utensils and surrounding areas to the required hygiene standards.
• Minimize food waste and ensure proper handling and storage of unused food products.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of the kitchen before, during and after service.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment at all times.
• Follow all Four Seasons Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and HACCP procedures.
• Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with colleagues, supervisors and other hotel departments.
• Attend training sessions and continuously develop culinary knowledge and technical skills.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or Chef de Partie.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen operations

Food safety

HACCP

Communication

Teamwork

English

Education

Culinary diploma or training

Job description

Job Profile

As a Commis Chef at Caf Boulud you will support the kitchen team in the preparation and production of high-quality dishes in accordance with Four Seasons standards Caf Boulud recipes and established food safety and hygiene procedures. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine Sous Chefs Chef de Partie and other members of the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations. Your responsibilities will include assisting with mise en place food preparation cooking plating maintaining cleanliness and ensuring that all food products are stored and handled correctly. You will be expected to maintain a high level of consistency attention to detail and cleanliness while supporting the team during daily operations and service periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and production of food items according to Caf Boulud recipes standards and specifications.
• Complete daily mise en place and ensure the assigned station is properly prepared before service.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with the preparation of ingredients sauces garnishes vegetables and other food items as required.
• Follow recipes portion sizes presentation standards and food preparation procedures consistently.
• Ensure all food products are properly labelled dated stored and rotated according to hotel standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and comply with all food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist in checking daily preparation requirements par levels and stock availability.
• Inform the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef of any shortages quality issues or equipment concerns.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly including ovens grills mixers slicers food processors and other equipment relevant to the assigned station.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment workstations utensils and surrounding areas to the required hygiene standards.
• Minimize food waste and ensure proper handling and storage of unused food products.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of the kitchen before during and after service.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe working environment at all times.
• Follow all Four Seasons Food Hygiene Health amp Safety and HACCP procedures.
• Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with colleagues supervisors and other hotel departments.
• Attend training sessions and continuously develop culinary knowledge and technical skills.
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine Sous Chef or Chef de Partie.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Prime location in the heart of the capital nestled within the iconic 99-storey Kingdom Tower. Situated at such a prestigious address our property offers unparalleled proximity to key business areas shopping centres and cultural sites with 276 spacious and light-filled rooms including 39 luxurious suites.

Food amp Beverage

The hotel offers three exceptional restaurant venues collectively offering a seating capacity of 250 guests Caf Boulud is one of the hotel s signature dining venues offering an elevated culinary experience with a focus on refined French-inspired cuisine and exceptional service. Our event facilities with a mix of Ballroom and Meeting Rooms offer a remarkable 7 213 square meters 77 640 square feet of space making them the perfect choice for a wide range of events. Areas of responsibility are Kitchen and Food amp Beverage operations.

Knowledge and Skills

Culinary education diploma or relevant culinary training is preferred. Previous experience in a professional kitchen hotel restaurant or culinary environment is preferred. Basic knowledge of food preparation cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Basic knowledge of food safety hygiene and HACCP standards. Ability to follow recipes instructions and established culinary standards. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills. Basic proficiency in English is preferred. Saudi Nationality is required for this localized position.

Culinary education, diploma, or relevant culinary training is preferred. Previous experience in a professional kitchen, hotel, restaurant, or culinary environment is preferred. Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established culinary standards. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills. Basic proficiency in English is preferred. Saudi Nationality is required for this localized position.