Job Description

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(TM) brand promise. Its award winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 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. Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa offers easy access to Kuwait's Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafés and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children's play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom. About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Commis 2 to join our Cold section in the Culinary department in Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa Kuwait.

Main duties:

To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the company's policy relating to Food hygiene and Safe Food Handling practices.

To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the Culinary standards relating to recipes, preparation methods and plating standards in your outlets.

To liaise with the Stewarding Manager in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the kitchen, such as machinery, small Kitchen equipment, floors and fridges.

To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.

To ensure any operating equipment malfunction is communicated to the Chef de Cuisine immediately, to allow for Engineering response.

To identify and request assistance if required, prior to any breakdowns occurring.

To adhere to all pre-determined set-up times and breakdowns for each meal period-event.

To follow all control and key procedures.

To ensure all "quality ingredients" are accurately ordered, received and stored following F.I.F.O. rotation.

To ensure all "quality ingredients'' are professionally prepared in accordance with recipes,plating guides,buffet set ups, with an emphasis on maximizing production time and minimizing waste, to support the Culinary Team achieve its financial goals-targets.

To assist in the development of a safe and clean working environment.

To take a professional interest and responsibility for the quality of incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.

To assist the storeroom Receiving Clerk in reviewing the quality of goods received, if required.

To perform daily inspections of all walk-in refrigerators, reach ins, to ensure that proper rotation of food is adhered to prior to and upon completion of your shift.

To assume a professional interest and responsibility for the quality of food prepared in the employee cafeteria and assistance to the team if required.

About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications.

Should have 2 years' minimum experience in a five-star hotel.

Must be passionate, committed, flexible and a team player to all positions.

Must have good communication skills.

Must perform and delegate tasks to a multicultural team and to ensure a superior production and presentation of high quality.

Must have culinary certificate and accredited education requirement.

Able to handle multiple tasks.

Provide great drive of passion.

Work in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge of the style of cuisine.

Knowledge of HACCP as well as general health & safety in the workplace. About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes housing, yearly vacation ticket allowance equivalent to a return ticket to home country, incentive plan, medical insurance coverage, life and accident insurance.