Executive Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental New York is looking for an Executive Pastry 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 Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the management and leadership of the culinary operations of the hotel, as partner to the Executive Chef.

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

• Work with Executive Chef and assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability, and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis
• Coordination of large events and functions, ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improved, organize food production in an cost effective and hygienic manner
• Weekly schedule generation for all culinary colleagues, assist in recruitment, training and discipline of all kitchen staff, constantly strive to improve operating procedures, find methods of reducing costs without affecting the level of service or product received by the guests
• Controlling & being accountable to the effort in achieving both Food & Labor Cost Goal

• Assist the Purchasing Department with the purchase of all food items and kitchen equipment
• Develop, implement and monitor Safe and Sound Procedures and FLHSS standards
• Review payroll, forecast, and budget to ensure compliance

NOTE: 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

As Executive Sous Chef, we expect from you: 

• Minimum of 5 years in the luxury hotel culinary business
• Minimum of Three years Management Experience overseeing luxury culinary offerings in a senior management role

• Possess a good written and verbal command of the English Language.
• Previous experience in a Unionized environment with a strong understanding of the IWA and local labor laws is highly preferred.
• Strong Understanding of food inventory, ordering, and cost control measures to optimize resource utilization and minimize waste.

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment

• Working knowledge of mathematics for recipes, ordering, and financial research purposes
•  Working knowledge of computers and basic software
• Work well under high stress conditions
• Ability to dictate responsibility, pay attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and show a high level of patience

Physical Requirements

• Stand/Walk 8 – 12  hours a day
• Sit 8 - 12 hours a day

Occasionally = 1/3 of the workday, frequently = 2/3 of the workday

• Lift or Carry 0-20 pounds frequently
• Lift or Carry 21-50 pounds occasionally
• Lift or Carry 51-100 pounds occasionally
• Bend frequently
• Squat frequently
• Kneel occasionally
• Climb occasionally
• Reach above shoulders occasionally
• Perform repetitive hand motions frequently

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work in continuously in confined spaces for long periods of time
• Possess Sufficient dexterity to use all kitchen equipment
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push, and pull heavy equipment for long periods of time
• Ability to perform all duties in extreme temperature ranges

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 $115,000 to $125,000 yearly
• 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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