Commis Chef

Shangri-La Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Recognition programs

Stay/travel perks

Job summary

Shangri-La Jeddah invites applications for a Commis Chef to uphold the highest standards of food preparation and service across our kitchens. You will collaborate with kitchen teams to ensure timely, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes in a luxury setting.

We value curiosity, initiative, and a strong team spirit, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a renowned hospitality group in Jeddah.

Qualifications

• Displays curiosity and willingness to learn new culinary trends.
• Experience in luxury dining or five-star hotel preferred.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Shows initiative and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Reflect Shangri-La Philosophy by providing high-quality service to customers and employees.
• Monitor freshness, presentation, and temperature of food served.
• Ensure correct portioning and proper receiving from stores.
• Coordinate restaurant, banquet, and food production duties with the team.
• Maintain correct timing during service and uphold high standards.
• Check taste and temperature, ensuring uniform plating and garnishes.

Skills

Culinary curiosity

Food presentation

Team coordination

Job description

Shangri-La Jeddah Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provides the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.

• 203 stylish rooms and suites plus 17 luxury serviced apartments.
• 4 restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Shang Palace
• Convenient for Jeddah’s popular landmarks and Red Sea Mall
• 116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences.

Job Summary

The Commis Chef will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of food preparation and service in their respective Kitchens according to the standards required by the management.

As Commis Chef, We Rely On You To

• To reflect the Shangri-La Philosophy by providing the highest quality of service to our customers and employees by always adopting a positive attitude and keeping the team spirit at the highest level.
• To constantly be alert on freshness, presentations and temperature of food served.
• Ensures food portioning, serving requisition / receiving from stores are properly controlled.
• To coordinate, in detail on the Restaurant / Banquet / food production and all specific duties to employees under his supervision.
• Responsible for the correct timing during service and to ensure that food serve is always of the highest standards.
• To constantly check the quality of food prepared regarding taste and temperature.
• To insist on a uniform visual appearance of all dishes prepared. Presentation and garnish must be prepared according to standards.

What We're Looking For

• Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends.
• Preferably has experience working in either a luxury restaurant or a five-star hotel background.
• Positive Attitude and willingness to learn.
• Display initiative and creativity.

Why Join Us

• A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
• Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes.

We appreciate your interest in joining us.