Commis II - Pastry

Role summary

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The Commis II – Pastry supports the pastry team with preparation, baking, decoration, plating, and mise en place for hotel restaurants, banquets, and other outlets. Candidates should have basic culinary or pastry training, some kitchen experience, good hygiene knowledge, and an understanding of food safety standards. The role requires the ability to follow recipes accurately, maintain cleanliness, handle equipment safely, and work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, cooperative, well-groomed, willing to learn, and flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Experience in a hotel or large-scale pastry operation is helpful, while enthusiasm and a disciplined approach are essential.

About the employer

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is a contemporary hotel located in Dubai’s Al Barsha district, close to major business areas, shopping destinations, beaches, and transport links. It operates under Accor, a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across many countries and a broad portfolio of well-known brands. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers and typically provides accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and event services. Working at Novotel generally involves an international, guest-focused environment with structured operational standards and opportunities to develop within hospitality. Employees may work with colleagues and guests from many different cultures. As a pastry commis, the successful candidate would support consistent food quality, hygiene, presentation, and smooth kitchen operations while gaining practical experience in a professional hotel pastry department.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, and events. The culture is multicultural and respectful, with Islamic traditions influencing dress, public behaviour, and holidays. Dubai’s lifestyle is modern and active, although living costs can be high, especially for housing. Many hospitality employers provide staff accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance, and sometimes service charge, so these benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Employees normally require an employment visa and residence permit sponsored by the employer; candidates should not work on a tourist visa. The company generally arranges medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and visa formalities after hiring. New arrivals should budget for deposits and daily expenses, follow local laws, and check accommodation, working hours, leave, airfare, and benefits carefully.