Commis II

Job Description

The Commis II supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, mise en place, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, although hospitality graduates and motivated beginners may be considered. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and safe equipment use is expected. The successful candidate should be reliable, energetic, disciplined, and able to work efficiently under pressure in a multicultural team. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. Attention to detail, willingness to learn, good communication, and a professional attitude are important for meeting Novotel’s quality and service standards.

Company Info

Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate is a midscale hotel operated under Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located between Abu Dhabi city and the airport area, the hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, and conference visitors. Its facilities typically include guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting spaces, leisure amenities, and fitness or wellness services. As part of the Accor network, the property follows international standards for guest service, food safety, employee development, and responsible hospitality. The hotel provides a multicultural working environment and opportunities for employees to build experience across kitchen operations, food and beverage service, and wider hotel departments. Team members may also benefit from Accor’s internal training, career mobility, and employee recognition programs, depending on local policies and contract terms.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai offering the largest number of hospitality jobs. Opportunities are common in hotels, restaurants, catering, tourism, retail, aviation, and events. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respect for Islamic customs, and professional courtesy are important. Lifestyle can be modern and convenient, with excellent transport, shopping, beaches, and dining, although summers are extremely hot and living costs vary by emirate. Employers normally arrange an employment visa, work permit, medical examination, and Emirates ID after hiring. Many hotel contracts include accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance, annual leave, and return airfare, but candidates should confirm all details in writing. Relocating employees should bring certificates, passport copies, references, and legalized documents when requested, and should never pay recruitment fees to secure a job.