Commis 1 - Pastry

Role overview

This full-time non-management pastry kitchen position is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at a luxury hospitality property. The role sits within the Food and Beverage & Culinary function and involves hands-on preparation of food items to exacting quality and presentation standards.

What you will do

• Prepare specialty dishes and replacement items as needed.
• Set, control, and monitor temperatures for ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Move frozen ingredients into refrigeration to thaw safely before use.
• Plate food with correct portions, arrangement, and garnishing.
• Keep food production logs up to date.
• Check the quality and quantity of prepared food throughout service.
• Coordinate with the team when extra support is needed during peak periods.
• Alert the chef about surplus ingredients that can be used in daily specials.
• Update service staff on specials and items that are unavailable.
• Ensure all food prepared meets quality, recipe, and presentation requirements, including checklist standards.
• Prepare cold food items as required.

Team and leadership duties

• Support management with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, evaluations, counselling, discipline, and employee motivation.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

Safety, conduct, and workplace standards

• Follow company policies, safety rules, and security procedures at all times.
• Report maintenance issues, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to a manager.
• Complete required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a neat, professional uniform and personal presentation.
• Protect confidential information and company property.
• Respond proactively to guest needs and communicate clearly and professionally with others.
• Build respectful working relationships, support shared goals, and respond appropriately to colleague concerns.
• Consistently meet quality expectations and standards.
• Be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and perform bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, reaching, and lifting tasks up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors.

Preferred background

The preferred education is a technical, trade, or vocational school qualification. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is expected, and prior supervisory experience is not required. No license or certification is specified.

Employer information

This opportunity is with a global luxury hospitality brand known for delivering highly personalized service and maintaining strong service standards. The company values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, and encourages a workplace where different backgrounds and experiences are respected.

Additional information

• Job number: 26014868
• Job category: Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location: PO Box 91888, Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Schedule: Full time
• Remote work: No
• Position type: Non-management