Commis Chef - Seafood

About the role

Al Safadi Hospitality is looking for a Commis Chef - Seafood to support the preparation and production of seafood dishes in its Central Kitchen. The role maintains the quality, freshness and consistency of seafood products across Al Safadi Restaurants, Oventine and Table 25, and offers the chance to develop seafood-specific culinary skills under the guidance of senior chefs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, cleaning, filleting and portioning fish and seafood according to section standards.
• Prepare and maintain the mise en place for the seafood section before daily production and service.
• Follow standardized recipes, preparation methods and portioning guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Check the freshness and quality of seafood products and report any concerns to the Chef de Partie.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling and rotation of seafood products in line with FIFO principles to reduce spoilage and waste.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Keep the seafood section, tools and equipment clean, sanitized and well organized during production and service.
• Support senior chefs with daily production, special orders and other section tasks, and help maintain stock levels.
• Develop seafood preparation skills under the supervision of senior kitchen staff and perform other duties assigned by the Chef de Partie or Head Chef.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably with seafood preparation.
• Basic knowledge of seafood handling, cleaning, preparation, storage and freshness standards.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
• Ability to work efficiently and with attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices; HACCP certification is an advantage.
• Seafood handling, cleaning, preparation and storage.