Commis

Role summary

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The Commis supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, portioning, plating, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should ideally have culinary training or previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or professional kitchen, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires knowledge of basic food hygiene, safe knife handling, kitchen equipment, and sanitation procedures. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions accurately, maintain consistent quality, work efficiently during busy service periods, and cooperate with chefs and colleagues. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential. Good personal hygiene, a positive attitude, physical stamina, willingness to learn, and compliance with Marriott and resort standards are also expected.

About the employer

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort is a beachfront luxury resort located on Al Aqah Beach in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. The property operates under the Le Méridien brand, part of Marriott International, and serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests. It offers hotel rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, swimming pools, recreational facilities, spa services, and event spaces. The resort is known for its coastal setting, water activities, and access to Fujairah’s natural and cultural attractions. As a Marriott property, it generally follows structured service, food safety, training, and employee development standards. Team members work in a multicultural hospitality environment and may receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, transport, healthcare coverage, and opportunities to progress within Marriott’s international hotel network.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers varied opportunities across tourism, hospitality, retail, aviation, finance, technology, construction, and healthcare. Fujairah is quieter and more relaxed than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with beaches, mountains, diving, hiking, and a close-knit expatriate community. UAE culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress and respectful behavior are important, especially in public and religious areas. Employees should expect hot summers, air-conditioned workplaces, and a lifestyle built around malls, restaurants, beaches, and indoor entertainment. Employers normally sponsor a work visa, residence permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and labor documentation after hiring. Confirm whether accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, airfare, and annual leave are included before accepting an offer. Bring authenticated qualifications when requested, budget for personal expenses, and never work on a tourist visa. Relocation is easiest when the employer provides staff housing and airport or transport support.