Dim Sum Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Banquet Lead (Preopening)

Mandarin Oriental Milano; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay programme

Health benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Makati invites a skilled Dim Sum Sous Chef to lead dim sum production across the hotel’s dining venues. You will uphold authenticity, craftsmanship, and freshness while mentoring junior chefs in a fast-paced, luxury setting.

You’ll contribute to banquets and VIP events, ensuring flawless execution and elegant presentation, in a pre-opening/hard-working luxury environment that values Asia-inspired hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years in luxury hospitality or hotel kitchens.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or head butcher role.
• Experience handling premium imported and specialty meat products.
• Expertise in international and Asian cuisines; familiarity with modern culinary techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full production of all dim sum items across the property, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Lead the preparation and execution of dim sum and Chinese cuisine for banquets, VIP events, and special functions.
• Develop junior dim sum chefs and mentor culinary team for high standards of craftsmanship.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety practices across all kitchens and outlets.
• Collaborate with banquet and culinary teams to ensure flawless event execution and high guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Culinary expertise

Menu customization

Banquet production

Team development

Under pressure

Education

Certification or Diploma in Butchery

Culinary Arts qualification

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Makati invites a skilled Dim Sum Sous Chef to lead dim sum production across the hotel’s dining venues. You will uphold authenticity, craftsmanship, and freshness while mentoring junior chefs in a fast-paced, luxury setting.

You’ll contribute to banquets and VIP events, ensuring flawless execution and elegant presentation, in a pre-opening/hard-working luxury environment that values Asia-inspired hospitality.