Somi 32675
Commis Chef 1 — Hot Section | Aspiring Chef de Partie
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Culinary professional with 6+ years of hands-on kitchen experience, including over 3 years across internationally recognized 5-star hotel properties in the UAE (Beach Rotana, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche). Skilled in hot section production, all-day dining, cold kitchen and sushi preparation, and multi-cuisine menu execution spanning Continental, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, and Asian styles. HACCP certified with strong food safety, stock control, and team mentoring capability.
Immediately available, seeking a Chef de Partie or equivalent role.
Experience
Commis Chef 1 — Hot Section - Beach Rotana Hotel & Resorts - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2025-11)
- Leading hot section food production across all-day dining — breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
- Contributing to new menu creation and seasonal dish concepts
- Managing HACCP documentation, stock ordering, labeling, and chilling procedures
- Operating cold kitchen and sushi station to 5-star presentation standards
- Mentoring junior kitchen staff and supporting kitchen workflow
Commis Chef 2 — Hot Section - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts — Abu Dhabi Corniche - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2023-10 - 2025-10)
- Delivered consistent high-quality hot section production in a luxury 5-star environment
- Rotated across breakfast, lunch, and dinner stations in high-volume all-day dining
- Assisted in menu planning, food production scheduling, and recipe standardization
- Maintained full HACCP compliance — labeling, chilling, temperature checks, and filing
- Supported CDP and Sous Chef in kitchen organization and junior staff guidance
Commis Chef - Crowne Plaza Hotel - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2017-02 - 2020-03)
- Worked across hot and cold kitchen sections in a 5-star international hotel
- Assisted in all-day dining, banquet events, and large-scale buffet production
- Built strong foundation in Continental, International, and Arabic cuisine preparation
- Supported food labeling, chilling, and storage compliance procedures
Restaurant Owner & Manager - Self-Employed - Pakistan
(2013 - 2017)
- Owned and operated a restaurant for 4 years — full kitchen and business management
- Handled menu creation, costing, stock ordering, vendor management, and team leadership
Education
Diploma - Professional Culinary Arts - COTHM College (2020) Islamabad
Diploma - Culinary Arts, Level 3 - COTHM College (2019) Islamabad
High School Diploma - SLS Model School (2014) Pindigheb
