Seasonal All Day Dining Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel Team

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 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.