Commis 1 - Culinary Team

About the role

Fairmont Dubai, a luxury hotel in the business heart of Dubai, is hiring a Commis 1 for its Culinary team. The Commis 1 prepares food behind the scenes, supporting safe and efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. The role reports to the Executive Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Attend daily shift briefings and lead by example using Fairmont's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Share ideas, opinions and suggestions in briefings and act as an extension of the kitchen managers to communicate food consistency and quality.
• Check mise en place daily for freshness and quality standards.
• Prepare food to the standards expected, keeping proper hygiene as per Dubai Municipality and promoting health and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper product rotation in chillers, and complete grooming, spot-check and temperature-control sheets.
• Keep storeroom requisitions accurate to minimise repeat visits and minimise wastage and spoilage.
• Communicate daily with supervisors and assign and follow up tasks according to business volume.
• Develop as a leader by attending Fairmont managerial courses when offered.
• Perform any other reasonable duties asked by the department head.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable, able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.
• Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, pulling and sitting, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, and occasional use of ladders, stairs and ramps.

What we offer

• Learning programmes through the Academies and career development with national and international promotion opportunities.
• Discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your family, plus dining and wellness discounts.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.