Commis Chef — French Kitchen Prep & Team Support

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

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.