Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious culinary team at a leading hotel in New York as a Sous Chef. You will lead culinary offerings in our MO Lounge and In Room Dining, focusing on quality, cost control, and team development. The role requires significant experience in luxury hotel culinary and management to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

MOstay program

Health & Colleague Wellness benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in luxury hotel culinary.
• At least 2 years management experience in high-volume or fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to quality and seasonality.
• Organize food production in a cost-effective manner.
• Control Food & Labor Cost Goals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Cost Control

Job description

Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental New York is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Culinary 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 Hotel Group 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. Recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage, representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breathtaking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality. Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500 square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a 6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental New York, within the Culinary Department in New York City, the Sous Chef is responsible for culinary offerings in our MO Lounge and In Room Dining. Leading, teaching, and correcting employees, under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, continuously striving to exceed guests' expectations while working as a team with other Sous Chefs. The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Sous Chef.

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

1. Prepare in accordance with quality, availability, and seasonality, ensuring market lists are completed daily and weekly. Assist in menu planning and implementation. Maintain and improve food standards and presentation.
2. Organize food production in a cost-effective and hygienic manner, generate weekly schedules for kitchen staff, assist in recruitment, training, coaching, and corrective actions.
3. Strive to improve operating procedures, find methods to reduce costs without affecting service or product quality, and maintain Safe and Sound Procedures.
4. Develop Standard Operating Procedures.
5. Control and be accountable for achieving Food & Labor Cost Goals, maintain food standards at reasonable costs by liaising with the Purchasing Department regarding prices, market fluctuations, and quality. Lead relevant training.

The above is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Mandarin Oriental, New York reserves the right to modify job duties at its discretion with notice.

As Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 5 years in luxury hotel culinary, with at least 2 years management experience in high-volume or fine dining establishments.
• Experience in Union environments coaching union colleagues, and in multi-cultural cuisines.
• Ability to work both AM and PM shifts.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development programs to support your growth.
• MOstay program offering complimentary nights and attractive room rates worldwide.
• Health & Colleague Wellness benefits, including various health and wellness programs.
• Retirement Plans based on your role and length of service.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary range: $64,000 to $85,000 yearly.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

It is policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations. Requests should be directed to the Director of People and Culture.

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