Banquet Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental New York is looking for a Banquet 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. 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.

A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breath-taking 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 the Mandarin Oriental New York, within the Culinary Department in New York City, the Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for the Banquet Culinary Team. Leading, teaching and correcting employees, under the guidance of the Executive Chef, continuously striving to exceed guest and client expectations. The Banquet Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef.

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

• Plan and oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of menus for all banquet events such as weddings, corporate meetings, and parties
• Collaborate with clients, guests, event planners, etc to understand their specific food preferences and dietary requirements
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability, and seasonality, and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of banquet tournants and other banquet kitchen staff, garde manger, and employee dining room colleagues. Organize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner, weekly schedule generation for banquet kitchen colleagues, garde manger, and dining room colleagues, and assist in recruitment, training, coaching, and corrective actions as necessary to maintain luxury standards.
• Controlling & being accountable to the effort in achieving both Food & Labor Cost Goal, control food cost by maintaining food standards at reasonable cost through liaison with the Purchasing Department to check prices, market price fluctuation, quality, etc. Lead training as it pertains to FLHSS

The above is not an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Mandarin Oriental, New York reserves the right to add, delete, change or modify the job duties and responsibilities described in this job description at its discretion with notice.

As Banquet Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 5 years in the luxury hotel culinary, minimum of two years management experience in a high volume luxury banquet events
• Experience in Union environment coaching union colleagues
• Ability to work a flexible schedule include AM and PM, weekends, and all holidays

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.

Salary and Benefits:

•  Salary $120,000- $130,000 yearly plus banquet points.
• A competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, 401(K), etc

It is Company policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Colleagues or candidates should direct requests for accommodation to the Director of People and Culture.

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