Commis 3 - Butchery

Role summary

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The Commis 3 - Butchery supports the butchery section by preparing, trimming, cutting, portioning, labeling, and storing meat, poultry, and related products according to hotel standards. Candidates are generally expected to have basic culinary or butchery training, relevant kitchen experience, good knife skills, and knowledge of food hygiene and safe storage procedures. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, cleanliness, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. The successful candidate should follow recipes and instructions accurately, minimize waste, maintain organized work areas, and comply with Marriott and local health and safety regulations.

About the employer

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a luxury beachfront resort operated under Marriott International’s Westin brand. Located in Dubai’s Mina Seyahi area, the resort offers rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, pools, wellness facilities, and access to the Arabian Gulf. Westin is positioned around wellbeing, restorative stays, and thoughtful hospitality, with service concepts such as nutritious dining, fitness, and sleep-focused guest experiences. The property serves leisure travelers, families, business visitors, and groups, and operates a diverse range of culinary and hospitality departments. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured training, international service standards, internal career mobility, and associate travel programs. Kitchen team members work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where food safety, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction are important priorities.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, islands, and modern cities. Dubai and Abu Dhabi provide strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, construction, technology, and finance. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress, respectful behavior, and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, desert trips, shopping, sports, dining, and excellent public transport in major cities. Most overseas employees need employer sponsorship, and the company normally arranges an employment entry permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and residence visa. Confirm the package carefully, including accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, flights, working hours, and gratuity. Costs can be high, especially for housing, while summers are extremely hot. Dubai offers an active social scene, whereas Abu Dhabi is generally quieter and more relaxed.