Luxury Dim Sum Sous Chef — Lead Craft & Banquets

Mandarin Oriental; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Makati, an upcoming 5-star luxury hotel, seeks a Dim Sum Sous Chef to lead and perfect all dim sum offerings across venues. You will mentor junior chefs and drive authenticity, craftsmanship, and freshness for world-class Chinese cuisine.

This pre-opening role demands leadership, advanced fabrication, and banquet capabilities, with a focus on premium meat, freshness, HACCP, and meticulous presentation.

Qualifications

• Certification or Diploma in Butchery, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 10 years in high-end hospitality; 3 years supervisory.
• Experience with premium meat products and international/Asian cuisines.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a pre-opening hotel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full production of all dim sum items across the property, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Prepare and supervise the creation of a wide range of dim sum, including steamed, baked, fried, and specialty items.
• Maintain authentic techniques while adapting to modern luxury dining expectations.
• Ensure all dim sum is prepared fresh daily, maintaining peak quality at all service times.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, labelling, and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) for optimal product integrity.
• Lead banquet and culinary teams for seamless event execution.

Skills

Dim sum production

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Banquet service

Quality control

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Makati, an upcoming 5-star luxury hotel, seeks a Dim Sum Sous Chef to lead and perfect all dim sum offerings across venues. You will mentor junior chefs and drive authenticity, craftsmanship, and freshness for world-class Chinese cuisine.

This pre-opening role demands leadership, advanced fabrication, and banquet capabilities, with a focus on premium meat, freshness, HACCP, and meticulous presentation.