Commis Chef - Grill Section (Arabic Cuisine)
Position Title: Commis Chef - Grill Section (Arabic Cuisine) Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 3,500 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus centralize tips Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Levantine restaurant in Dubai, highly recognized by the Michelin Guide offering high-quality food at good value. Job Responsibilities § Prepare and grill a variety of Arabic and Levantine meats, poultry, kebabs, kofta, shish tawook, lamb, and other grilled specialties according to approved recipes and restaurant standards. § Handle daily mise en place for the Grill Section, including portioning, skewering, seasoning, marinating, and preparing meats and accompaniments for service. § Operate charcoal and/or commercial grills safely while maintaining the correct cooking temperatures, doneness, flavor, tenderness, portion size, and presentation during service. § Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, storage, FIFO, and cross-contamination controls, while minimizing food wastage and supporting smooth kitchen operations during high-volume periods.
Qualifications § Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a Grill Section, preferably within a reputable Arabic, Lebanese, Levantine, or Middle Eastern restaurant. § Strong experience preparing Arabic mixed grills is mandatory, including kebabs, kofta, shish tawook, lamb, and other traditional grilled meat and poultry dishes. § Good knowledge of meat preparation, marination, skewering, charcoal/grill cooking techniques, temperature control, portioning, and food safety standards. § Fast, disciplined, and quality-focused, with the ability to manage multiple grill orders simultaneously and consistently deliver properly cooked dishes during busy service periods.
