Job Description

About us



At voco, we've created a hotel brand that gives people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Our new family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character - and that's something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.


At the heart of every great stay is a great host . We think the trick to hosting is to take the time to understand what your guests need, and want. So, before they arrive, we find out more about them and how we can make their stay better. Whilst they are with us, we give tempting recommendations of our favorite drinks or food, or tips for local experiences that they won't find in any guidebook.


Your day-to-day:



Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we're looking for a Cook / Commis Chef with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavor and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.



Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:


• Assist in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, including chopping, peeling, and portioning.
• Follow recipes and instructions provided by senior chefs to ensure consistency in flavor and presentation.
• Contribute to the cooking process in various kitchen stations, such as grilling, sauteing, or baking.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Provide support to chefs in different kitchen stations as needed.
• Assist in the coordination of tasks to maintain an efficient kitchen operation.
• Manage and organize ingredients to ensure they are readily available for cooking.
• Monitor and replenish stock to avoid shortages during busy periods.
• Adhere to proper storage and labeling practices.
• Follow recipes accurately to produce high-quality dishes.
• Ensure that cooking times, temperatures, and measurements are precise.
• Seek clarification from senior chefs when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to maintain a positive working environment.
• Collaborate with chefs and sous chefs to meet kitchen goals and standards.
• Contribute to a cohesive and supportive team dynamic.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper food handling and storage. Report any safety concerns or issues to senior kitchen staff.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes. Manage time effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Contribute to an organized and efficient kitchen operation.


What We need from you:


• The strength to lift, push, and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing, and basic math.
• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol - you'll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
• Great communication - you'll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk.

What we offer



We'll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits - in addition to career development, employee room discounts and great work culture.




Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve -visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.


Reliably Different - Welcome to voco Hotels, IHG's new upscale brand. We call our Hotels voco - It means 'to invite' and 'call together' originating from Latin and representing our thoughtful, unstuffy and charming nature. Guests tell us that voco is fun without being vanilla, trendy without being alienating and premium, without being stuffy. This unique and playful attitude, combined with a consistent level of quality, sits at the heart of our brand here at voco Dubai Whatever we're up to, at every instance, there are brand values and service behaviours that guide us... Brand values: Always dependable, Respect individuality and be distinctive. Service values: Count on us to; Be natural & Make every stay special. Drawing on IHG's years of experience in delivering True Hospitality, voco Hotels gives people a different choice. Hotels that are reliable enough to depend on, but different enough to be fun. Our new family of hotels is connected by their individual characters, that make memorable travel dependable with unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. The world's first voco hotel opened in November 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia and the first voco Hotel across IMEA is voco Dubai. voco Dubai is a location like no other with a premium ambience in the heart of Dubai and laid back yet attentive service from the friendly hosts. It's location on the vibrant Shiekh Zayed Road is also connecting it to many day time and no delights of the city, moments from shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.


Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.