Commis Chef – Metafoodies Group, Dubai

Metafoodies Group, the Dubai-based hospitality collective behind Bisou, ALBA Restaurant, ALBA Street, and Himitsu, is looking for enthusiastic Commis Chefs to join its culinary brigade. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their culinary career who wants to learn from experienced chefs across a variety of concepts, from French-Middle Eastern fusion to Pan-Asian and Japanese-inspired cuisine. You’ll support senior chefs with daily preparation, follow standardized recipes, and build the foundational skills needed to progress within a professional kitchen. If you’re eager to learn, take direction well, and want to grow your career with one of Dubai’s most creative restaurant groups, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Chef de Partie and senior chefs with day-to-day food preparation.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare mise en place ahead of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations, tools, and equipment.
• Support with basic cooking tasks under supervision during service periods.
• Report shortages or quality issues with ingredients to senior kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Culinary diploma or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a professional kitchen brigade.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work well within a team.
• Physical stamina to handle long, active shifts on your feet.

About Metafoodies Group

Metafoodies Group is a Dubai-born hospitality company founded by Alexey Smirnov, Anna Smirnova, and Vladimir Chistyakov, dedicated to creating unique, boundary-pushing dining experiences. Its portfolio spans Bisou, ALBA Restaurant, ALBA Street, and Himitsu — four concepts known for blending cultures and cuisines rather than sticking to one tradition. The group places a strong emphasis on mentorship, education, and investing in its people.

Benefits

• Work across some of Dubai’s most distinctive and recognized restaurant brands.
• Opportunities to cross-train and grow across multiple concepts within the group.
• A creative, fast-paced environment built on mentorship and staff development.
• Competitive salary package in line with Dubai’s hospitality industry standards.
• Be part of a close-knit team shaping Downtown Dubai’s culinary scene.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CV to hr@metafoodiesgroup.com, with “Commis Chef” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the Metafoodies Group hiring team for an interview.

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