Executive Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Istanbul seeks a skilled culinary professional to ensure exceptional food quality and cost management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in kitchen operations, along with strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing kitchen processes, collaborating with staff, and maintaining high standards of food preparation. Proficiency in English is desired, and applicants with supervisory experience will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in a relevant position is required.
• 4 years of supervisory experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in English and the local language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check standard recipes ensuring proper portion control.
• Assist with the preparation of food preparations.
• Liaise with other chefs regarding items or staff needed.

Skills

Culinary qualification

Menu planning knowledge

Cost control awareness

Excellent food and beverage knowledge

Kitchen organization

Multilingual

Education

Degree in Hotel and Catering Management

Job description

Overview

The Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul has become Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's second hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located on the European side of Istanbul, in the luxurious residential district of Kuruçeşme, right next to the unique Bosphorus.

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul located on the shores of the Bosphorus with its lush, generous, and magical gardens, in the city center with two outdoor pools, 100 spacious guest rooms and suites, rich Sunday brunches with menus from unique Turkish and world delicacies, world-famous Novikov Restaurant for lunch and dinner, serving Italian and Mediterranean specialties, as well as delicious sushi varieties and many other special Pan-Asian delicacies, consists of innovative restaurants and bars and opulent and elegant banquet facilities. Spanning an area of ??3,500 square meters, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul, is one of the best and most comprehensive health and beauty centers in Istanbul.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Check standard recipes ensuring proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality
• Write daily food requisitions and kitchens transfers in order to achieve the stock rotation desired
• Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of chinaware for banquet functions, cocktail parties, etc.
• Check food preparation, cost, quality, quantity and portion control daily
• Report any problems, failures of machines or small equipment and so on as soon as possible
• Inspect all refrigerated areas and ensure regular turnover of food items
• Liaise with other Chefs de Cuisine and Sous Chefs regarding items or staff needed from other departments
• Be present and assist with the preparation of food
• Ensure daily procedures for stocks and supply requisition forms are being maintained
• Ensure any out of stock items are being immediately reported
• Assist the Executive Chef in compiling the annual marketing plans and budgets and activity promotion plan.
• Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are properly adhered to and followed.
• Be responsible and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.
• Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations, which will benefit our clients
• Assist the Executive Chef in constantly finding ways to further improve the food cost through strategic purchasing, without negatively affecting predetermined quality standards.
• Co-operate with and drive forward the implementations of minimum operating standards in all Food and Beverage kitchens through close follow-up with Outlet Managers.
• Complete detailed checks of the entire Food and Beverage operation during all service periods taking necessary actions to correct any deviation from quality standards.
• Assist in the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists.
• Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends.
• Constantly strive to improve kitchen operating procedures.
• Spot check fridges and check quality of all food items

Requirements

• Globally-recognized culinary qualification. Degree holder in Hotel and Catering Management an advantage
• 8 years’ experience in relevant position
• 4 years of supervisory experience
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language is desirable
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the local language
• Menu planning and recipes knowledge
• Excellent Food and Beverage knowledge
• Cost control awareness and ability to keep to budgets
• Good kitchen organisation experience
• Deep knowledge of pastry is preferred

Personal qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to cope with pressure
• Outgoing and friendly
• Disciplined
• Mature
• Friendly
• Excellent organiser
• Flexible
• Motivated
• Dedicated
• Creative
• Good team leader
• Open-minded
• Analytical
• Desirable
• Multi-lingual