Commis 2

Role summary

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The Commis 2 supports the kitchen team with food preparation, ingredient handling, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining clean, organized workstations. Candidates should have basic culinary knowledge, good hygiene awareness, and preferably previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or professional kitchen, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, willingness to work shifts, and the ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures. The successful candidate is expected to work cooperatively, respond positively to supervision, maintain consistent quality, and deliver efficient service during busy periods. A culinary qualification or relevant vocational training is advantageous.

About the employer

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury hotel operated under JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Business Bay beside Dubai Canal, the hotel is known for its distinctive twin-tower design, extensive guest rooms and suites, restaurants, lounges, spa, meeting facilities, and large-scale events. Its operation depends on coordinated teams across culinary, housekeeping, guest services, engineering, and administration. Employees generally work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment serving international leisure and business travelers. Marriott places emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional presentation, service standards, teamwork, training, and career development. Benefits for eligible hotel employees may include accommodation or a housing allowance, meals, transportation, medical insurance, discounts, and paid leave, depending on the contract and local employment terms.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers strong hospitality opportunities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and coastal resort areas. Hotels, restaurants, catering companies, airlines, and tourism businesses regularly recruit kitchen staff, including commis chefs. The lifestyle is modern, international, and convenient, with excellent shopping, beaches, public transport, and year-round dining and entertainment. Summers are extremely hot, while winter is pleasant for outdoor activities. The culture combines Emirati traditions, Islamic values, and a large expatriate population; respectful dress and behavior are expected. Most overseas employees require an employer-sponsored work and residence visa. Employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation, meals, transport, and flights. Applicants should confirm salary, working hours, benefits, probation, and visa arrangements in writing before relocating.