Seasonal Chef de Partie - Essenza Kitchen Lead

Mandarin Oriental; Muscat; On-site; OMR 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Colleague Wellness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking a Chef de Partie - Seasonal to join the Kitchen team. The role focuses on collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine to craft dishes for events, ensure up-to-date plating guidelines, and maintain authentic preparation standards.

It requires leadership with daily ordering, training, and adherence to MO standards. Prospective candidates will participate in weekly team meetings, uphold safety and cleanliness, and support VIP guests with dietary needs, all while

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create dishes and suggesting dishes in promotional events.
• Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.
• Ensure that the food is prepared in the most authentic way as standards set and agreed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Support to identify areas for improvement in food and beverage quality and report those to Chef de Cuisine.
• Encourage proactive, efficient, and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Responsible for the ordering and requesting of the ingredients daily.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to all colleagues at any time.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine to prepare a weekly roster.
• Oversee and follow through the food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Muscat, Safe & Sound and through the local Muscat Municipality rules and regulation.
• Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the Essenza kitchen always follow up accordingly on the produced reports to achieve an immaculate environment.
• Ensure that all Essenza cuisine displays are food safe, creative, clean and with attention to detail as per set standards by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Ensure that Mandarin Oriental, Muscat grooming and appearance standards are implemented and always maintained to reflect an image of professionalism and care.
• Personally monitor and follow through on any requirements of VIP guests who are dining in the Restaurants as well as for special dietary requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.
• Communicate Rules & Regulations to all colleagues by using the Colleague Handbook and any other appropriate documents.
• Conduct counselling and disciplinary action as appropriate in accordance with Mandarin Oriental, Muscat’s procedures.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with the team.
• Conduct regular hands-on dish training to ensure food knowledge and cooking methods are always up to date.
• Share the specific knowledge and recipes on Essenza speciality cuisine with all related colleagues.
• Oversee and take responsibility of overall Essenza restaurant food safety related administration.
• Follow all procedures, policies, and practices with regard to the Jardine audit related requirements for the culinary department.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in other administrative matters for the outlet.
• Support any other related kitchen if required.
• To be updated with the latest food trends in the Food & Beverage industry to ensure the cuisine is in line or ahead of international standards.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Cuisine.

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking a Chef de Partie - Seasonal to join the Kitchen team. The role focuses on collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine to craft dishes for events, ensure up-to-date plating guidelines, and maintain authentic preparation standards.

It requires leadership with daily ordering, training, and adherence to MO standards. Prospective candidates will participate in weekly team meetings, uphold safety and cleanliness, and support VIP guests with dietary needs, all while