Kitchen Team Member — International Cuisine (Salads & Sandwiches)-QSR

About Hostmind Restaurant LLC Hostmind Restaurant LLC is a multi-brand cloud kitchen company based in Dubai Marina, operating several concepts — including Soak'd, Season'd, Burgr'd, Mom & Chef, and Cook'd. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Team Member to join our International Cuisine (Salads & Sandwiches) line. This is a client-facing, QSR-style role — you will prepare and assemble menu items to order in full view of customers, at speed, while maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and hygiene standards across a high-volume, multi-brand kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, assemble, and present salads, sandwiches, and other International Cuisine menu items to Hostmind's recipe, portion, and plating standards. • Work a QSR / open counter station, engaging directly with walk-in customers — taking orders, answering menu questions, and handling requests professionally and courteously. • Maintain mise en place at all times; ensure ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and rotated on a FIFO basis. • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures, including correct handling of allergens and cross-contamination controls. • Keep the workstation, tools, and equipment clean and organized in line with Hostmind's SOPs and daily cleaning schedules. • Monitor stock levels at the station and flag shortages or quality issues to the Kitchen Team Leader / Head Chef in good time. • Maintain consistent speed of service during peak hours without compromising food quality or presentation. • Handle customer feedback or complaints at the point of service calmly and escalate appropriately when needed.Mandatory Requirements • Minimum 5+ years of combined experience in the restaurant and cloud kitchen industry — candidates must have hands-on experience in BOTH a traditional restaurant kitchen AND a cloud/ghost kitchen environment. • Demonstrated experience preparing International Cuisine,at a professional level. • Prior experience in a QSR or client-facing / open-counter kitchen role is required. • Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards. • Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure during high-volume service periods. • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in line with UAE Labour Law. Preferred Skills & Attributes • Familiarity with multi-brand cloud kitchen operations (producing for several concepts from one kitchen). • Basic Food Safety / HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain one on joining). • Good spoken English; Arabic is an advantage given our diverse customer base. • Prior exposure to new-branch openings or kitchen setup/launch projects. • A customer-first attitude and comfort working in a highly visible, open-kitchen counter setting.