Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental; Muscat; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and resort in Muscat is seeking a Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to create and present dishes, uphold food safety standards, and ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and strong leadership skills, with opportunities for continuous learning and development within the company.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Discounted stays across the hotel chain

Health benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role with a focus on high-quality food preparation.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create dishes and support promotional events.
• Ensure plating guides are updated and followed.
• Monitor VIP guest requirements and dietary needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Communication

Job description

Overview

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Kitchen 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.

About The Job

• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create dishes and suggest 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 in order 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Heath & 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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