Chef De Cuisine - Mediterranean Cuisine

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for its Mediterranean kitchen. The role focuses on leading daily kitchen operations, designing seasonal menus inspired by Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, Levantine and North African influences, and delivering exceptional dining experiences in line with Mandarin Oriental luxury standards.

You will recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, maintain HACCP and health standards, and collaborate with Marketing and F&B teams on promotions and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience in Forbes Five-Star, Michelin-starred, or luxury hospitality environments is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and team-building skills.
• Excellent menu development and cost-control abilities.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Mediterranean kitchen.
• Design seasonal menus inspired by Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, Levantine and North African influences.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, quality and flavor across all dishes.
• Recruit, train, develop and mentor kitchen staff.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and local health regulations.
• Manage food and labor costs in line with budget targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing and F&B teams on promotions and events.
• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure operational readiness.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field

Job description

Lead the daily operations of the Mediterranean kitchen Design and develop seasonal menus inspired by Mediterranean cuisines including Italian Greek Spanish Turkish Levantine and North African influences Ensure consistency presentation quality and flavor standards of all dishes Introduce innovative culinary concepts while respecting authenticity and tradition Conduct regular menu reviews and recipe standardization Deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with Mandarin Oriental luxury standards Engage with guests when appropriate to gather feedback and enhance satisfaction Handle special dietary requirements and customized guest requests professionally Maintain the highest food quality and service consistency Recruit train develop and mentor kitchen colleagues Foster a culture of excellence teamwork creativity and continuous improvement Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning Ensure effective scheduling and manpower planning Ensure full compliance with HACCP local health regulations and Mandarin Oriental food safety standards Maintain cleanliness sanitation and hygiene across all kitchen areas Monitor proper food storage handling and labeling procedures Conduct regular food safety audits Manage food cost and labor cost in line with budget targets Control inventory purchasing and wastage Work closely with suppliers to source premium Mediterranean ingredients Analyze financial results and develop action plans to improve profitability Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting exercises Coordinate with Restaurant Management to ensure smooth service operations Lead daily culinary briefings and service preparations Collaborate with marketing and F amp B teams on promotions events and special dining experiences Support opening and closing procedures and ensure operational readiness at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• At least 2-3 years as Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience within Forbes Five-Star, Michelin-starred, or luxury hospitality environments is highly desirable.