Commis I Bakery Section - DoubleTree By Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel And Residences

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Commis I (Bakery Section), you’re not just managing the hotel’s daily pastry production – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Lead day-to-day pastry operations: Oversee the preparation, execution, and presentation of pastries and desserts while ensuring quality and efficiency
• Produce high-quality pastries: Prepare breads, rolls, breakfast pastries, and desserts following standard recipes for restaurants and banquets
• Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new pastry recipes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Ensure quality and presentation: Decorate pastries and cakes with creativity and precision, maintaining high presentation standards
• Manage product inventory: Maintain an adequate supply of prepared products and ensure proper storage for freshness and quality
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing
• Assist the Bakery Chef with daily mise en place and bakery production.
• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other bakery items according to standard recipes.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, portioning, and freshness of all products.
• Follow Hilton food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic bakery and work area.
• Check, label, store, and rotate ingredients following FIFO procedures.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist with buffet, banquet, restaurant, and other hotel culinary requirements.
• Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Work effectively with the Culinary Team and support other kitchen sections when required.
• Maintain high standards of personal grooming and professional conduct.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Chef or Culinary Management.

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Qualification:

• Culinary or Bakery qualification from a recognized culinary school or institution is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a hotel, bakery, or professional kitchen is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of bakery production, food preparation, and kitchen hygiene.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.