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Dubai Holding Commis I and II - Pastry - Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah and Madinat Jumeirah Resort:
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 25 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort of Dubai is a magnificent tribute to Dubai’s heritage. The resort comprises of three grand boutique hotels: Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah Al Naseem and a collection of 29 traditional summer houses know as Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. In addition, there’s seven exclusive Malakiya Villas, over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, a traditional souk, 3km of waterways with abras, a leading conference and banqueting centre, 2km of private beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and the Talise Fitness health club.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Commis 1 and a Commis 2 to join the team of pastry in Jumeirah Al Qasr. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Collaborate with the Chef de Partie to organize section responsibilities for mise-en-place production and service.
Follow orders from the Chef de Partie and execute them accurately.
Ensure completion of daily checklists for mise-en-place and food storage.
Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing daily requisitions for wine, dry store items, and kitchen transfers, seeking approval from the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef to maintain high stock rotation.
Foster positive relationships with colleagues and provide motivation.
Adhere to portion size, quantity, and quality standards set by the Chef de Partie and outlined in the recipe index.
Participate in daily meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and attend other meetings as required by the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
Stay updated on changes in banquet schedules or other organizational information through the main information board.
Report equipment failures to the Chef de Cuisine and ensure necessary repairs are carried out.
Communicate all relevant information about functions to the next shift.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Successfully finished a one-year kitchen apprentice or chef training program.
Accumulated a minimum of one year of experience as a commis 1 and commis 2 in either a luxury hotel or a standalone restaurant.
Possess fluency and working proficiency in English.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.