Job Overview
- Salary Offers Competitive salary
- Experience Level Junior
- Academic Level Tertiary Level, Related experience
More Information
- Total Years Experience 2-5
- Working Hours 8 hrs
Cook — HookahPlace, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAE
HookahPlace MENA is hiring Cooks for its new lounge opening at Dubai Creek Harbour this autumn. You will work an assigned station — hot, cold, grill or pastry — preparing and plating menu items exactly to specification, shift after shift. Strong mise en place is the core of the role: arriving early, prepping properly and making sure the station is fully set before the first ticket lands. During service you will need speed without losing consistency, and between services you will handle storage, labelling, rotation and station cleanliness to HACCP standard. This is a good opportunity for a commis or line cook who wants to join a venue at opening and grow with it, with training and a visible path toward chef de partie and beyond. A minimum of two years in a restaurant or lounge kitchen is required, along with current residence in Dubai.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items to recipe specification at the assigned station.
- Complete daily mise en place and ensure the station is fully ready before service begins.
- Maintain speed, quality and consistency during high-volume service periods.
- Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly and minimise food wastage.
- Keep the station, equipment and walk-ins clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
- Support other sections and assist with deliveries, stock checks and closing duties.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience as a commis or line cook in a restaurant, lounge or hotel.
- Competence in at least one station: hot, cold, grill or pastry.
- Understanding of food hygiene, storage and safety standards.
- Reliable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Able to work long shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Currently based in Dubai; candidates with their own valid UAE visa will be given preference.
About HookahPlace
HookahPlace is an international lounge and hospitality brand with a network of venues across Europe, the CIS and the Middle East. The concept combines design-led interiors, premium shisha, a full food and beverage offering and a strong emphasis on guest experience. HookahPlace MENA operates the brand’s regional expansion, and the new Dubai Creek Harbour venue is the next step in that growth — a flagship-style location in one of Dubai’s most talked-about waterfront districts. The company invests in its teams, promotes from within where possible, and looks for people who take real pride in hospitality.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with service charge.
- Opportunity to join a brand-new kitchen from opening day.
- Clear progression path toward chef de partie and senior kitchen roles.
- Training in brand recipes, standards and food safety procedures.
- Young, multicultural and supportive team environment.
- Prime Dubai Creek Harbour location with strong guest volume.
- Direct hiring by the management team — no agency fees at any stage.
Application Process
- Prepare an updated CV in PDF format, including a recent photograph and your current UAE visa status.
- Email your CV to e.pereslavtseva@hookahplace.ae.
- Write “Application – Cook” in the subject line.
- Mention your station experience, notice period, visa type and whether you are currently in Dubai.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a practical kitchen trade test.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. HookahPlace never charges candidates any recruitment fee.
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Company Information
- Total Jobs 6 Jobs
- Location United Arab Emirates
- Contacts +971 54 437 7771
