Commis Chef

About Us

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the San Francisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences centre on our guests, offering inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward thinking flavours that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. 

Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and restaurant company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people’s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ‘ridiculously personal’ experiences for each other and our guests. 

We're looking for passionate, high-spirted individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Riyadh, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional.

Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you’re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’ and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe.

About Kimpton Riyadh

Located in King Abdullah Financial District which is set in the heart of the Saudi capital, 22-kilometers away from the airport, Kimpton Riyadh is the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand’s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this LEED certified landmark development home to 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class venues and iconic luxury residences. The hotel welcome guests to experience its 212 guest rooms and suites and to enjoy its unique dining options.

Day-to-day

Morning Routine

1. Preparation and Setup: Start the day by organizing your workstation, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for use.
2. Ingredient Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, and measure ingredients needed for the day's recipes.

Production

1. Assisting Senior Chefs: Support senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of dishes, following their instructions closely.
2. Basic Cooking Tasks: Handle basic cooking tasks such as grilling, frying, and boiling under supervision.

Quality Control

1. Consistency: Ensure that all prepared ingredients and dishes meet the hotel's quality standards.
2. Tasting and Adjusting: Taste dishes as directed to ensure they are seasoned correctly and adjust as needed.

Collaboration

1. Team Coordination: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth workflow and timely service.
2. Learning and Development: Continuously learn new techniques and recipes from senior chefs and participate in training sessions.

Customer Interaction

1. Guest Engagement: Occasionally assist in live cooking stations or special events where interaction with guests may be required.
2. Feedback Collection: Observe and gather feedback from guests and colleagues to improve your skills and the quality of dishes.

Administrative Tasks

1. Inventory Management: Assist in keeping track of ingredients and supplies, and report any shortages to senior chefs.
2. Documentation: Help maintain records of recipes, production schedules, and inventory.

Evening Wrap-Up

1. Cleaning and Maintenance: Clean and sanitize the workstation and equipment. Ensure everything is in order for the next day.
2. Review and Plan: Reflect on the day's work, review any feedback received, and plan for the next day's tasks.

Working as a Commis Chef in a luxury hotel is a great opportunity to learn and grow in a professional kitchen environment. It requires a blend of enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well under pressure.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration 

• Two to Three years’ prior tenure in a similar role

• International luxury hotel chain background

• GCC exposure

• English Fluency is required 

• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Teamwork and Flexibility

In addition to the tasks outlined above, all team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative spirit. This may involve taking on additional responsibilities as needed, especially during periods of high occupancy or in emergency situations. Your willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the hotel is essential in maintaining our high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.