Executive Chinese Chef — Luxury Cantonese Kitchen Lead

Mandarin Oriental Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is seeking an Executive Chinese Chef to lead the Man Wah Kitchen and uphold exceptional Cantonese dining standards. You will provide culinary vision and strong leadership under the Hotel’s strategic direction.

Minimum 8–10 years of Chinese cuisine experience with 3–5 years in senior leadership, preferably in luxury or Michelin-starred settings, plus fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin and good English. Fresh menu development and cost control are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant culinary experience in Chinese cuisine.
• 3-5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred establishment.
• Professional culinary qualifications or relevant certifications in Chinese cuisine.
• Solid expertise in menu development, quality control, cost management, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and results-driven mindset.
• Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin; good command of English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement operating policies for Man Wah Restaurant and Chinese Banqueting.
• Formulate direction and guidelines for the Chinese cuisines for Man Wah Restaurant and Chinese Banqueting.
• Monitor food cost and quality to maintain gross margin and production.
• Establish Chinese kitchen management policies, the scope of duties at all levels, and ensure daily operation arrangements.
• Collect customer opinions, market, and the latest industry information, create and launch seasonal dishes regularly.
• Supervise and direct kitchen production and daily operations.
• Supervise HACCP work to ensure that all food meets food hygiene and safety standards.
• Host daily kitchen meetings to align with hotel policies, guest opinions and coordinate daily and emergency work arrangements.
• Review the use of equipment and appliances in each section to set up an annual relevant purchase plan.
• In order to cooperate with the hotel and personal development, this job description will be reviewed regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional culinary qualifications

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is seeking an Executive Chinese Chef to lead the Man Wah Kitchen and uphold exceptional Cantonese dining standards. You will provide culinary vision and strong leadership under the Hotel’s strategic direction.

Minimum 8–10 years of Chinese cuisine experience with 3–5 years in senior leadership, preferably in luxury or Michelin-starred settings, plus fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin and good English. Fresh menu development and cost control are key aspects of this role.