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Dubai Holding Commis (Italian Cuisine) - Glow Kitchen - Jumeirah Olhahali Island in Male, Maldives
About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain 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.
Nestled amidst the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is a luxurious haven for travellers seeking a tranquil escape. Surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape, the resort offers 67 beach and over-water villas, each designed with a contemporary yet authentic Maldivian style.
The resort comprises specially curated wellness and leisure experiences and an exceptional dining offering with; six distinct dining establishments serving exquisite dishes and unparalleled views of the ocean; a Talise Spa offering a range of bespoke treatments and rituals inspired by the island's natural beauty; and the resort's extensive leisure facilities, including an infinity pool, a fitness centre, and a variety of water sports.
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is under Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding and owner of the Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts global luxury hotel portfolio, operating a world class 6,500 key portfolio of 26 luxury properties across 10 countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Commis position (Italian Cuisine) to join our Food & Beverage – Culinary Department in Jumeirah Olhahali Island.
The main purpose of the position is to participate in all the food production areas of the kitchen and help in the preparation of food and service as and when required.
The key duties of a Commis will include:
To ensure that guest expectations are exceeded by providing an efficient, friendly and attentive service.
Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
Prepares all pantry food items according to standard recipes, or as otherwise specified by superior, to ensure consistency of service to guests.
Checks and controls the proper storage of products, especially those freshly produced, checking on portion control, so as to maintain product quality.
Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage, and working areas in clean, working condition, in compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
Reports any equipment in need of repair to superiors.
To have an understanding and willingness to learn HACCP food hygiene and safety standards. Monitor and acts on all the HACCP processes.
Cater to any reasonable off menu request in a timely manner. If not then passes the information onto a senior.
Ensure adherence to departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions enabling delivery of luxurious service to guests and in line with Jumeirah's standard of excellence.
Supports the entire kitchen operations when required without any hesitation.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Should have knowledge of Italian Cuisine.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or a restaurant.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English – other languages will be an advantage.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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 like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brand in the hospitality industry. This includes a competitive salary and package, excellent training and development opportunities, uniform, laundry services, meals.