Commis II

The First Group Hospitality; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality in Jeddah is seeking a skilled Chef to join our Silver Sands Beach kitchen team. You will oversee daily production, follow standardized recipes, and ensure timely service while maintaining high food safety standards. This role requires a minimum of 2+ years in a Western kitchen and a team-oriented mindset.

Excellent communication with the kitchen brigade is essential. Join us to contribute to exceptional hospitality experiences and advance your culinary career within

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years experience in Western kitchen.
• Ability to read recipes and follow standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Capable of maintaining high food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production sheets with demi or chef de partie or sous chef when needed.
• Prepare and delegate production of food items to ensure uninterrupted guest service.
• Train junior staff and apprentices in culinary skills.
• Adhere to standardized recipes to maintain consistency.
• Keep workstation clean and organized, including coolers and counters.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures and FIFO practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and label/store product properly.
• Report deficiencies in equipment or food quality promptly.

Skills

Western kitchen

Team player

Communication skills

Reads recipes

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Positioned on the edge of the Red Sea, Silver Sands Beach stands as a pinnacle of sophisticated living in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This premier community is a seamless blend of tranquil coastal ambience and convenient city access, offering an unparalleled lifestyle for individuals and families.

For over six decades, Silver Sands Beach has transitioned from a beloved family retreat into a symbol of community cohesion and respect for nature. Our ambition goes beyond providing beautiful homes; we aim to cultivate a vibrant, interconnected community that cherishes a deep sense of togetherness. Positioned near a natural lagoon, with perfect conditions for water sports, Silver Sands is for families and enthusiasts, promising lasting memories amidst its splendour.

Join our dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and unlock endless opportunities for professional growth with Silver Sands Beach

Job Description

• Review the daily production sheets with demi or chef de partie or sous chef when the first is not present.
• Prepares, and when required, delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely & efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guests service.
• Actively participates in training of culinary skill to junior talent and apprentices
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Keeps work station clean and organized including, but not limited to fridges, freezers, counter tops and stove tops.
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Keep over-production and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labelling and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expenses.
• Ensure FIFO is practiced.
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct them with safety in mind at all times.
• Ensures that all the food products are handled, stored, prepared and label properly and served safely in accordance with hotel and government food safety guidelines.
• Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to chef de partie or sous chef in a timely fashion.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
• Adhere to all environment policies and programs as required.
• Other reasonable duties as required.
• Briefing with talent on new happenings and follow up.
• Monitor delivery and delegate to arrange accordingly.
• Cleaning schedule to follow.
• Always do the line check
• Kitchen log book to be filled out.
• Run the section with great confidence and sense of urgency.
• Ensure full liaison with other members of the section and the kitchen team.
• Strong communication with the chef de partie of the section.
• Key relationship with the executive chef and sous chefs.
• Daily data collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
• Stock rotation, FIFO.
• Vegetables, dried goods and other food related items to be stored properly.
• Understand and apply the principal of HACCP program.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• At least 2+ years experience in western Kitchen.
• Demonstrates initiative at all the times.
• Strong desire to improve on skills and knowledge.
• Preparation and service of hot and cold items.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with deadline.
• Should understand how to read recipes and a good knowledge of cooking.
• A true “team-player” mentality and flexible attitude towards a diverse set of tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Good practical, operational and adequate administrative skills.