Sous Chef Banquet - Saudi Chef

Mandarin Oriental; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development

MOstay program

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh is seeking a Sous Chef Banquet - Saudi Chef to lead operations in the kitchen, train staff, and ensure high culinary standards. You will disseminate policies, supervise training, and coordinate with fellow chefs to optimize kitchen performance and guest experiences.

You will manage rostering, maintain quality cuts with premium ingredients, monitor waste and food costs, and handle daily orders for meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables.

Qualifications

• Understand and disseminate/communicate corporate policies and standard operating procedures to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining training matrices for the department.
• Oversee and maintain operational and administrative aspects of the La Kitchen.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to all colleagues.
• Collaborate with Sous Chefs to ensure proper preparation of food items.

Job description

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 recognised 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 Al Faisaliah Riyadh– Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.

About The Job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Culinary Department in Riyadh, the Sous Chef Banquet - Saudi Chef is responsible for full responsibility of all related operational and administrative aspects in the Kitchen.

As Sous Chef Banquet - Saudi Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

It is part of your role to understand and disseminate/communicate all corporate and hotel policies and standard operating procedures to the colleagues.

• Group Training Technique trainers and trainings
• Update and maintain a complete Training Matrix for your department.
• Update and maintain Job Description and Job Specification Matrix for your department.
• Oversee and maintain all operational and administrative aspects of the La Kitchen.
• Create and maintain a great synergy between all kitchens to assure maximum efficiency.
• Work closely with all related Sous Chef to ensure proper preparation of food items.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to all colleagues at any time.

As Sous Chef Banquet - Saudi Chef, we expect from you:

• Support the Chef de Cuisine to prepare a weekly roster.
• Ensure that all cuts are prepared in the highest quality by using only the best and freshest products as standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Closely monitor kitchen department to control wastage and keep the food cost to a minimum.
• Responsible for the ordering and requesting of all related La Brasserie items and supporting Chef de Cuisine with ordering meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.
• Oversee and take responsibility of the kitchen food safety related administration.
• Follow all procedures, policies and practices with regard to the Jardine audit related requirements for the culinary department
• Support Banquet if required for any events or outside catering events with manpower, butcher items or with actual dishes as requested.
• To be updated with the latest food trends in the Food & Beverage industry to ensure the corresponding cuisine is in line or ahead of international standards.

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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• A Career development.
• Health insurance.

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