Commis Chef Chef De Partie CDP Hot Kitchen

About Joud Coffee

Joud Coffee is a homegrown specialty coffee brand in Abu Dhabi. Our cafés are built around quality, consistency, and a great guest experience—breakfast is a core part of that.

The Role

We’re hiring Commis Chefs and Chef de Partie (CDP) for our Hot Kitchen (Breakfast). You’ll deliver fast, consistent, well-presented breakfast dishes during busy service, and maintain strong prep, hygiene, and quality standards.

What you’ll do (Hot Kitchen – Breakfast)

• Execute breakfast service at speed: eggs (all styles), omelettes, toasts, pancakes/French toast, grilled sandwiches, proteins, and hot components
• Prepare mise en place: prep, portioning, labeling, FIFO, and date coding
• Maintain consistency: follow recipes/specs, plating guides, and portion control
• Ensure food safety: temperature control, holding times, cleanliness, and HACCP basics
• Keep the station service-ready: cleaning, restocking, and end-of-shift handover
• Communicate clearly with the team to keep tickets moving and guests happy
  
  

• Strong support on prep + service, learns specs quickly, keeps station clean and organized
• Follows instructions accurately and improves speed/consistency week by week
  
  

• Runs the breakfast/hot station independently during peak
• Trains/mentors commis, manages prep lists, reduces wastage, and maintains quality under pressure
  
  

• Breakfast café / brunch / all-day dining hot kitchen experience is required
• Comfortable with high-volume service and fast ticket times
• Solid basic cooking skills + knife skills + cleanliness discipline
• Team player, reliable, and able to work early shifts, weekends, and holidays
• English communication (Arabic is a plus)
  
  

• Competitive package (based on experience)
• Growth opportunities within a fast-scaling UAE brand
• Structured recipes/specs + training and clear standards