Commis Chef – Kitchen Support Role

About the role

Kira, a luxury restaurant within AlphaMind Group, is seeking a Commis Chef to assist the kitchen brigade with mise en place, station cooking, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. This full‑time, shift‑based role offers the opportunity to learn quickly and progress to a Demi Chef de Partie.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily mise en place for the assigned station according to recipes and portion guidelines.
• Cook and plate dishes during service following Kira’s standard recipes and plating guides.
• Receive, check, store deliveries and rotate stock using FIFO, labeling items with dates.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, equipment, and fridges before, during, and after service.
• Report low stock, wastage, and equipment faults promptly to the Chef de Partie.
• Support other sections as needed and assist with deep‑cleaning schedules and end‑of‑shift checklists.

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.
• Preferred UAE or GCC fine‑dining experience and a Dubai Municipality food hygiene certificate.

Required skills

• Solid knife skills.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods, sauces and stocks.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures (HACCP, FIFO, allergen handling).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading hospitality and lifestyle group.
• Dynamic, collaborative, multicultural environment.
• Exposure to high‑profile projects and career growth opportunities.