Grand Hyatt Kuwait is a hospitality brand driven by a deep commitment to care, fostering authentic human connections and personalized experiences that empower individuals to be their best. Guided by core values such as respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and wellbeing, we prioritize creating a positive impact for colleagues, guests, and communities. Known for its bold and vibrant design, captivating destinations, and knowledgeable service, Grand Hyatt celebrates life's iconic small details and magnificent moments, offering trusted access to global locales and welcoming experiences that inspire confidence and ambition.

And it is your role to assist in delivering to signature experiences for each of the touchpoints a customer has during a Grand Hyatt Kuwait journey: 

• Arrival: Beginning the guest experience with style and savoir-faire 

• Guestrooms: A place for guests to dress up and dial down 

• Social spaces: Big and buzzing or quiet and intimate. Everyone a special place 

• Events: Memorable and extraordinary, big or small 

• Drinking and dining: An array of options as scintillating as our guests 

• Activities and services: Inside or outside, each one perfectly suited 

• Departure: A personal farewell until we meet again

The Commis Chef will assist the kitchen team in the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes for all outlets and banquets, contributing to the overall success of our dining experiences in line with the hotel’s standards and financial goals. This role involves supporting senior chefs, maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety, collaborating with team members for efficient service, and participating in the setup for events. The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience, possess basic culinary skills, and demonstrate a passion for cooking while being eager to learn. This position offers a valuable opportunity for aspiring chefs to enhance their skills and create memorable experiences for our guests.

Responsible to: Chef De Cuisine/ Sous Chef / Chef De Partie

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational: 

• Ensures that all company minimum brand standards have been implemented.

• Sets up the assigned section of the Kitchen as efficiently as possible to increase speed and productivity.

• Ensures that all dishes from that section are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes. 

• Work closely with other employees in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall 

• Success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests. 

• Ensure to adhere to the specified Hygiene standards at all times. 

• Weights and measures designated ingredients.

 Customer Service: 

• Provides  exceptional guest service at all times.

• provides exceptional guest service at all times. Handles all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.

• Maintains positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships 

 Personnel: 

• Supports the implementation of Hyatt’s Purpose, demonstrating and reinforcing Hyatt’s Values and Culture Characteristics. 

• Attends training, ensuring to learn the necessary skills to perform duties with the maximum efficiency 

• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to employee rules and regulations 

Other Duties.

• Attends and contributes to all training sessions and meetings as required. 

• Exercises responsible behavior at all times and positively representing the hotel team and Hyatt International. 

• Maintains strong, professional relationship with the relevant representatives from competitor hotels, business partners and other organizations. 

• Reads the hotel's Employee Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety. 

• Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming. 

• Responds to changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company and hotel. 

• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

• Reads the hotel's Employee Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to computer resources, fire, hygiene, health and safety.

• Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming.

• Responds to changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company and hotel.

• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 General: 

• To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Associate Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety. 

• To attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental and hotel trainings scheduled and other related activities. 

• To respond to any changes in the restaurant function as dictated by the Management. 

• To lead by example.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in food preparation, preferably in international cuisine.

• Language: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

• Attributes: Presentable, confident, customer-focused, easy to adapt and a natural team player.

• Passport: Valid passport with at least 2 years remaining.

Additional Requirements 

• Willingness to undergo a medical examination and meet all employment prerequisites.

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for the Commi Chief position, please submit your CV, a full-body photo, a passport sized photo, and a copy of your passport to hella.benti@ethiojobs.net or maraki@ethiojobs.net.

Please use the subject line: “Commi Chief Application.”

We look forward to reviewing your application.