Commis Chef in Luxury Restaurant

About the role

AlphaMind’s Kira restaurant is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to support the kitchen brigade. You will work on mise en place, station cooking and maintain high cleanliness standards in a fast‑paced, luxury environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily mise en place for the assigned station following recipes, portions and Chef de Partie specifications.
• Cook and plate dishes during service according to Kira’s standard recipes and plating guides.
• Receive, check and store deliveries, rotate stock using FIFO and label items with dates and contents.
• Keep the station, equipment and fridges clean and organised before, during and after service.
• Report low stock, wastage and equipment faults promptly and support other sections when needed.

Required profile

• Culinary school certificate or equivalent hands‑on kitchen training.
• At least 1 year of experience as a commis or kitchen helper in a restaurant or hotel.
• Good spoken English, able to stand long shifts, lift up to 20 kg and work under pressure.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Solid knife skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods, sauces and stocks.
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP and Dubai Municipality hygiene rules.
• Ability to prevent cross‑contamination using colour‑coded boards and proper handwashing.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading hospitality and lifestyle group.
• Dynamic, multicultural work environment with exposure to high‑profile projects.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.