Confidential
Job Overview
A growing Japanese and Asian kitchen team in Riyadh is recruiting culinary professionals for two positions: Demi Chef de Partie specialising in dimsum and Commis Chef specialising in grill or robata. The opportunities are suitable for cooks with practical experience in their assigned kitchen section, a strong understanding of preparation techniques, and the discipline needed to maintain consistent food quality. Team members will contribute to mise en place, service preparation, cooking, presentation, and kitchen cleanliness. Local and overseas candidates may apply. Applicants should clearly identify which role they are seeking and provide their current location and availability details.
Employment: Full Time. Experience: DCDP: 2–3 years in dimsum, Chinese, or Pan-Asian kitchens. Commis Chef: 1–2 years in grill, robata, or charcoal cooking. Salary: DCDP: SAR 4,500–6,500 per month; Commis Chef: SAR 2,800–4,500 per month (estimated).
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Japanese and Asian dishes to the required recipes, presentation standards, and service expectations.
- Manage the assigned kitchen section and help maintain an organised, efficient service.
- Prepare ingredients, complete mise en place, and keep stations ready for service.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and food-handling procedures throughout each shift.
- Coordinate with other kitchen colleagues to deliver orders accurately and on time.
- Maintain cleanliness, portion consistency, and the quality of food leaving the section.
- Support section setup, closing duties, and daily kitchen routines as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
- DCDP Dimsum: 2–3 years in dimsum, Chinese, or Pan-Asian kitchens, including dumplings and bao preparation.
- DCDP candidates should understand dough, fillings, folding, steaming, frying, portion control, and plating.
- Commis Grill/Robata: 1–2 years in grill, robata, or charcoal cooking; yakitori or Japanese robata is advantageous.
- Grill candidates should understand cooking meat, seafood, and vegetables to the correct temperature and doneness.
- Knowledge of food hygiene is required; HACCP awareness is an advantage.
- Applicants should be disciplined, team-oriented, flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and able to communicate in basic English.
Skills and Additional Information
High-volume or premium restaurant experience is useful. Overseas applicants should state their current country, nationality, and notice period. Local Saudi applicants should confirm Iqama status and transferability. The estimated salary differs by position and is listed separately above.
To apply for this job email your details to john.castillo@foodsgate.sa
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