Chef de Partie - Banquet

Mandarin Oriental; Muscat; On-site; OMR 2,500 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Muscat seeks a Chef de Partie to join their Culinary team. The role includes assisting in dish creation, maintaining food quality, ensuring safety standards, and leading kitchen colleagues. The ideal candidate must have strong culinary skills, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to meet customer satisfaction. Health benefits, retirement plans, and learning opportunities are available.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee wellness programs

Retirement plans

Complimentary stays at hotels

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in dish creation and promotions.
• Ensure food quality and authenticity.
• Supervise daily kitchen activities and staff compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Overview

Chef de Partie - Banquet at Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Chef de Partie 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 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 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.

About The Job

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in dish creation and promotional events.
• Maintain and enforce plating and presentation standards.
• Ensure food preparation aligns with agreed authenticity and quality.
• Identify and report areas for improvement in food and beverage quality.
• Promote teamwork through effective interdepartmental communication.
• Manage daily ingredient ordering and requisition.
• Provide leadership and support to kitchen colleagues.
• Help prepare weekly staff schedules.
• Enforce food safety standards per Mandarin Oriental and local regulations.
• Supervise kitchen cleanliness and follow up on maintenance reports.
• Ensure food displays are safe, creative, and meet presentation standards.
• Maintain grooming and appearance standards for staff.
• Handle VIP guest and special dietary needs personally.
• Ensure customer satisfaction following MOHG standards and LQEs.
• Communicate workplace rules and policies to team members.
• Conduct staff counselling and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Attend and contribute to daily and weekly team meetings.
• Conduct regular training on dishes and cooking techniques.
• Share expertise on Essenza’s specialty cuisine with team members.
• Manage all food safety administration for the Essenza restaurant.
• Comply with Jardine audit requirements for the culinary department.
• Assist with outlet-related administrative tasks.
• Support other kitchens as required.
• Stay informed on current food trends to keep cuisine competitive.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine.

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.
• 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.

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