EATX

Demi Chef de Partie

Job Overview

  • Salary Offers Competitive salary
  • Experience Level Senior
  • Academic Level High School Diploma or GED, Associate Degree

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Demi Chef de Partie – Common Grounds, Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi

Common Grounds, the specialty coffee and healthy-eats brand from the EATX family, is opening its first Abu Dhabi location at Yas Mall, and we’re looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our founding kitchen team. Known across Dubai for its fresh salad bowls, wraps, all-day breakfast, and freshly ground coffee, Common Grounds is built on consistent quality and a genuine passion for good food. As Demi Chef de Partie, you’ll support the running of a kitchen section, preparing dishes to standard and helping keep service smooth during busy periods. This role suits a developing chef who wants hands-on experience, mentorship from senior chefs, and the chance to grow within a fast-expanding regional brand from its very first Abu Dhabi opening.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the Chef de Partie in the daily running of a kitchen section.
  • Prepare ingredients and dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Assist with stock rotation, storage, and minimizing food wastage.
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the section throughout service.
  • Step in to cover section duties during the Chef de Partie’s absence.

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a Demi Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or similar kitchen role.
  • Solid understanding of basic culinary techniques and food safety practices.
  • Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as needed.

About Common Grounds

Common Grounds is part of the EATX family of hospitality concepts, known for creating neighborhood cafes that combine premium, healthful ingredients with genuine community connection. With an established presence across Dubai — including Mall of the Emirates, DIFC, JLT, JBR Beach, Dubai Hills Mall, UPSIDE, and Kite Beach — Common Grounds is now expanding into Abu Dhabi with a new location at Yas Mall.

Benefits

  • Be part of the founding team for a highly anticipated new Abu Dhabi opening.
  • Work with a well-established, growing hospitality brand backed by EATX.
  • Structured mentorship path toward Chef de Partie and beyond.
  • A collaborative, people-first culture that values community and personality.
  • Opportunities for growth as Common Grounds continues to expand across the UAE.

Application Process

Send your CV to recruitment@eatx.com, noting “Demi Chef de Partie – Yas Mall” in your subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for the next steps.

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