Commis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Company Overview
Kasumigaseki Restaurant is a premium Japanese dining concept in Dubai, offering an authentic and refined culinary experience rooted in traditional Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship. Under the leadership of Chef Keigo Abe, its Neo-Japanese menu combines technique, seasonality, and quiet precision with ingredients sourced from Japan.
Committed to excellence, Kasumigaseki delivers exceptional service through a seamless blend of precision, elegance, and highly personalized guest experiences. The restaurant was named Best Newcomer 2025 at the Hotel & Catering Awards and received nominations for Best Japanese Restaurant at the Time Out Dubai Awards 2026 and FACT Dining Awards 2026. Further reinforcing its position as a distinguished destination in Dubai’s upscale dining scene, Kasumigaseki is MICHELIN Selected in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026.
Role Description
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Commis Chef to join our culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Chef/Sous Chef, you will support the daily preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes, ensuring every guest receives an exceptional dining experience.
Qualifications
- Prepare mise en place and support daily food production in line with approved menus, recipes, and culinary standards.
- Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, presentation, and flavor across all menu items.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and local regulatory requirements at all times.
- Keep kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Assist with stock checks, report shortages or discrepancies, and minimize waste.
- Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to accommodate reservations, group bookings, dietary requirements, allergies, and special occasions.
- Support menu development by contributing ideas, testing recipes, and keeping up with culinary and hospitality trends.
- Use kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and company systems correctly and responsibly.
- Participate in team briefings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and collaborative approach at all times.
What we are looking for
- At least 2 years experience in a similar role within a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
- Certified culinary qualification or equivalent training.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
- Strong understanding of basic food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
- Fluent written and spoken English, basic computer literacy.
- A creative, organized, and hands-on approach to work.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
- Reliability, initiative, flexibility with working schedules, and a genuine passion for hospitality.