All Day Dining Sous Chef - Seasonal

Mandarin Oriental; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay program

Health & Wellness benefits

Learning & Development

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking an All Day Dining Sous Chef – Seasonal to join our Culinary team. The role involves supporting the All Day Dining kitchen, maintaining high standards across all services, and coaching colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong all-day dining experience in a luxury hotel, a proven track record in leading culinary teams, and a solid understanding of HACCP and food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading all-day dining operations in a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines and service across breakfast, lunch, dinner and buffet.
• Previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience in luxury hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent food safety, hygiene, HACCP and kitchen management practices.
• Excellent organizational skills for multiple service periods and priorities.
• Good cost control, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Passion for high-quality, creative guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to create dishes and seasonal menu items.
• Support daily operation of All Day Dining kitchen across all meal services.
• Ensure plating guides are accurate and aligned with dish descriptions and standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, presentation and portions.
• Identify improvements in food quality and kitchen operations and report to Chef de Cuisine.
• Foster inter-departmental communication within Food & Beverage.
• Oversee ordering, requisitioning and storage; assist with food cost control.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to kitchen staff.
• Assist with weekly rosters and staffing levels as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards per MO Muscat and local regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the All Day Dining kitchen.
• Ensure buffet displays are safe, creative, and well-presented.
• Uphold MO Muscat grooming standards and professional appearance.
• Monitor VIP dietary requests and guest preferences.
• Align service with MOHG standards and internal policies.
• Communicate rules and conduct counselling per company procedures.
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings and trainings.
• Support colleagues' development through coaching and sharing culinary expertise.
• Manage safety-related admin for the All Day Dining kitchen.
• Comply with audit procedures and departmental policies.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine with admin tasks and other kitchen areas as required.
• Stay updated on global food trends to keep offerings innovative.

Skills

Culinary leadership

International cuisine

Supervisory experience

Team development

Food safety & HACCP

Kitchen management

Cost control & inventory

Communication & leadership

Guest-focused service

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for an All Day Dining Sous Chef – Seasonal 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 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 recognized 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 Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to create dishes and suggest menu items for seasonal promotions, special events, and all-day dining offerings.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the All Day Dining kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Ensure all plating guides are accurate, up to date, and followed according to dish descriptions, cooking methods, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Identify areas for improvement in food quality and kitchen operations and communicate recommendations to the Chef de Cuisine.
• Foster proactive, efficient, and effective inter-departmental communication to promote teamwork and enthusiasm across the Food & Beverage division.
• Oversee daily ordering, requisitioning, and proper storage of ingredients while supporting effective food cost and waste control.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to all kitchen colleagues.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in preparing weekly staff rosters and ensuring appropriate staffing levels according to business requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards as defined by Mandarin Oriental Muscat, Safe & Sound, and local Muscat Municipality regulations.
• Supervise the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the All Day Dining kitchen and follow up on reports to maintain an immaculate working environment.
• Ensure buffet and food displays are safe, creative, clean, well maintained, and presented according to established culinary standards.
• Uphold Mandarin Oriental Muscat grooming and appearance standards, reflecting professionalism and care.
• Monitor VIP guest requirements and special dietary requests, including allergies and other dietary preferences.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance with MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), MOHG Pillars, and MOQA service standards.
• Communicate rules and regulations to colleagues using the Colleague Handbook and other appropriate documents.
• Conduct counselling and disciplinary actions in line with company procedures.
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings.
• Conduct hands‑on training to maintain colleagues’ food knowledge, culinary techniques, and consistency of preparation.
• Support the development of colleagues through coaching, training, and sharing culinary expertise.
• Oversee and manage food safety‑related administration for the All Day Dining kitchen.
• Comply with Jardine audit procedures and other departmental policies.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with administrative tasks and support other kitchen areas as required.
• Stay updated with global food trends and all-day dining concepts to ensure offerings remain innovative and aligned with international luxury hospitality standards.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong culinary experience within an all-day dining or high‑volume hotel restaurant environment.
• Broad knowledge of international cuisine and experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffet, and à la carte operations.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or Sous Chef role within a luxury hotel or high‑end hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP principles, and kitchen management practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple service periods and operational priorities.
• Good understanding of food cost control, inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, consistent, creative, and guest‑focused culinary experiences.

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.

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