Commis 1 - Italian Restaurant

About the Employers

Raffles is a heritage luxury hospitality brand with roots dating back to 1887, known for creating refined, culturally connected experiences in landmark destinations. Fairmont is a global hospitality brand with a broad international footprint, operating dozens of properties across many countries and continuing to expand.

At Raffles and Fairmont Doha, both brands come together inside Katara Towers to offer elegant, high-end hospitality experiences. The environment is designed for professionals who value service excellence, personal growth, and a strong team culture.

Role Overview

As Commis 1 for the Italian restaurant at Raffles Doha, you will assist the culinary team in preparing and presenting Italian dishes to luxury hospitality standards. The role involves day-to-day kitchen support, mise en place, food preparation, cleanliness, and consistency so that every guest receives a high-quality dining experience.

You will work alongside senior chefs, developing your skills in Italian cuisine while contributing to an efficient and collaborative kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and presentation of Italian dishes in line with the restaurant’s recipes and quality benchmarks.
• Handle mise en place tasks, including ingredient prep, sauces, and garnishes for daily service.
• Assist the kitchen team during service to help maintain consistency and food quality.
• Keep work areas, tools, equipment, and storage spaces clean and well organized.
• Follow all food hygiene, safety, and HACCP procedures.
• Manage food handling, labeling, and storage correctly.
• Help track stock and reduce unnecessary food waste.
• Learn Italian culinary methods and kitchen processes under senior chef supervision.
• Contribute to smooth kitchen operations during high-pressure service periods.
• Work closely with colleagues to support an excellent guest dining experience.
• Show professionalism, discipline, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Take part in training and development activities to build culinary knowledge and technical skill.

Requirements

• A diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, or a similar field, is preferred.
• Some prior experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is beneficial.
• Experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant is considered an advantage.
• Basic familiarity with Italian cuisine and related cooking techniques is preferred.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to perform well in a busy, fast-moving kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Genuine interest in culinary work and guest satisfaction.
• Comfortable working in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to uphold the Raffles brand promise and deliver luxury service standards.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork, mutual respect, and supporting colleagues.

Additional Information

Application process: After you apply, you will receive an email from AssessFirst asking you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This step is mandatory and must be completed for your application to be considered, as it helps assess your fit for the role and the culture of luxury excellence.

Employee Benefits

The role comes with colleague perks such as complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties, dining and wellness discounts, and other added lifestyle benefits.

Values

Respect: Treat others fairly, with dignity, and value their ideas and individuality.

Excellence: Build real connections and create memorable moments for others.

Belonging: Celebrate differences and support one another as a team.

Empowerment: Take initiative and anticipate opportunities to create memorable guest experiences.

Integrity: Earn trust through authenticity and mutual respect.

Diversity & Inclusion

The organization is committed to an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and can thrive.