Junior Souschef (m/f/d)

Mandarin Oriental Group; München; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay complimentary nights

Health & Colleague Wellness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is seeking a Junior Souschef (m/f/d) to join our culinary team and lead Main Kitchen operations during your shift. You will plan daily kitchen activity, collaborate with the Head Chef, and supervise kitchen and stewarding colleagues to deliver outstanding breakfast, events, In-Room Dining and bar experiences.

We value creativity, teamwork and a hands-on attitude, with a guided path for professional development and language skills in German or English.

Qualifications

• Completed professional culinary qualification.
• Experience as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Passion for culinary arts and commitment to quality.
• Creativity, teamwork and flexibility.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
• Structured, reliable and solution-oriented approach.
• Interest in ongoing professional development.
• German or English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Take operational leadership of Main Kitchen during your shift.
• Plan and organize daily kitchen operations with Head Chef.
• Coordinate with suppliers and team; drive quality and process improvements.
• Create and develop menus for outlets served by Main Kitchen.
• Lead Main Kitchen and Stewarding teams during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Creativity

Flexibility

Hands-on attitude

German language

English language

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is looking for a Junior Souschef (m/f/d) to join our Culinary 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 Hotel Group 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.

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is located in a quiet street in the Old Town of Munich, close to many of the city’s most famous sites. Elegantly appointed and beautifully designed, we offer the perfect mix of Oriental style and German charm.

About the job

Based Mandarin Oriental, Munich, the Junior Souschef is responsible for the culinary offerings for breakfast, events, In-Room Dining and the Ory Bar. The Junior Souschef reports to the Head Chef.

As Junior Souschef, you will responsible for the following duties

• Taking operational leadership of the Main Kitchen during your shift, ensuring smooth service operations, outstanding food quality and presentation, and the satisfaction of both guests and colleagues

• Planning and organizing daily kitchen operations in close collaboration with the Head Chef

• Acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and team members alongside the Head Chef, while driving continuous quality improvement and optimizing operational processes

• Creating and developing menus for all outlets served by the Main Kitchen, bringing innovation, creativity, and fresh culinary ideas

• Leading and coordinating all Main Kitchen and Stewarding team members during your shift

• Ensuring consistent compliance with all quality, hygiene, and safety standards

As Junior Souschef, we expect from you:

• A completed professional culinary qualification

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef, ideally within luxury hospitality or an upscale hotel environment

• A genuine passion for the culinary arts and a strong commitment to quality

• Creativity, teamwork, and flexibility

• A hands-on attitude with a willingness to take responsibility and support others

• The desire to drive change, contribute new ideas, and challenge the status quo in a constructive manner

• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented approach to work

• A strong interest in continuous professional and personal development

• Language skills in German or English

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.

• Heath & 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.

• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

• In addition to fair working conditions, we offer a variety of small benefits that make everyday work more enjoyable – including complimentary beverages as well as small, regular tokens of appreciation and gifts.

• Our passion for hospitality is also reflected in additional benefits, such as special offers and discounts at nearby restaurants and hotels.

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