Sous Chef, Netsu (Japanese Steakhouse)

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef to join their Netsu Kitchen team. The ideal candidate has significant culinary experience, particularly in high-end/Michelin-starred establishments specializing in Japanese cuisine. Responsibilities include coordinating with food & beverage departments, quality control, cost management, and ensuring exceptional food service quality. The role demands strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Competitive salary and benefits offered, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

MOstay benefits for global accommodation

Health and wellness programs

Competitive salary and benefits packages

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in the culinary industry.
• 3-5 years in high end/Michelin starred restaurant with Japanese cuisine.
• Experience in the Middle East market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate functions and activities with other departments.
• Assist in quality control of food production and presentation.
• Manage cost control and implement standards.
• Promote quality throughout the hotel in food service.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Outstanding communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Netsu Kitchen team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open‑air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

As Sous Chef, Netsu Kitchen, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• To co‑ordinate functions and activities with other Food & Beverage departments
• To handle payroll and holiday organisation
• To assist the Executive Sous Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
• To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• To assist in colleague related matters
• To carry out departmental training, where necessary
• To deputise the Executive Sous Chef in his absence
• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous Chef absence
• To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food
• To ensure that food service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
• To ensure that canteen food for colleagues is always get varied, interesting, well cooked and well-balanced cuisine
• To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• To ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations in the kitchen
• To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service
• To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
• To carry out annual appraisals of all team members To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

As Sous Chef, Netsu Kitchen, we expect from you:

• 5-7 years experience in the culinary industry.
• 3-5 years experience working in High end / Michelin starred restaurant with Japanese cuisine.
• Experience of the Middle East market preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work‑life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• A competitive salary and benefits packages

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