Commis Chef - Fairmont The Red Sea📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Commis Chef to join the culinary team at Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea, located in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role supports the delivery of 5-star culinary experiences within a nature-focused resort as part of the Red Sea Project. The Commis Chef will contribute to kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency in all culinary preparations and services.

Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea is a new luxury hospitality development featuring 361 rooms, eleven dining concepts, and a spa. Situated on 200km of coastline within an archipelago of over 90 islands, the resort emphasizes sustainable development and offers access to a unique natural environment. This position is an opportunity to be part of a significant development in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily mise en place and prepare ingredients according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation in all prepared dishes.
• Adhere to recipes, portion control guidelines, and stock management procedures.
• Provide assistance during service periods, adapting preparation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to hygiene protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections and cleaning of food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Stay informed about new products, recipes, and preparation techniques in the culinary field.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all menu items, daily specials, and promotions.
• Support colleagues during busy operational periods to ensure smooth kitchen service.
• Comply with all health, safety, and hygiene standards as stipulated by hotel policies and regulations.
• Attend scheduled kitchen briefings and report any operational issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a basic culinary position is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various culinary techniques is essential.
• A Certificate in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations and alignment with brand standards is crucial.
• Experience in a pre-opening environment is considered a significant advantage.
• Regional experience within Saudi Arabia is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation, aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in a range of culinary techniques.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, within the Red Sea Project. The required experience level for this position is between 2 to 5 years.