Commis I

Role summary

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The Commis I supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, a good understanding of preparation methods, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires teamwork, reliability, physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to keep work areas and equipment clean, minimize food waste, follow hotel standards, and assist chefs during busy service periods. Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen is preferred, while a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

About the employer

Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai is a large upscale hotel located in the heart of Dubai, close to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and major business and leisure attractions. The property operates under the Swissôtel brand, part of Accor, a global hospitality group with hotels and resorts across many countries. It offers guest rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and services for both business and holiday travelers. The hotel environment is multicultural and service-focused, with employees working across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, events, and guest services. As an international hotel, it generally provides opportunities to develop hospitality skills, gain experience with diverse guests, and progress within Accor’s wider network. Benefits for eligible employees may include staff accommodation, meals, transportation, medical coverage, and discounts, subject to the specific contract.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest number of hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and service-sector jobs. The culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected in public and at work. Dubai offers modern shopping, beaches, restaurants, desert activities, and extensive public transport, although housing and leisure costs can be high. Employers usually sponsor a work permit and residence visa after hiring, arrange medical testing and Emirates ID processing, and may provide accommodation or an allowance. Never work on a tourist visa. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, annual leave, and flight benefits in writing. Relocating employees should budget for deposits, personal expenses, and document attestation where required. Arabic is the official language, while English is widely used in hotels and workplaces.