The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen – SOMM & IRD 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 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.

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is one of the world’s great luxury hotels — a masterpiece of contemporary design and a cutting-edge, chic five-star gem in the epicentre of one of the most exciting cities in Asia. Only one of the 13 hotels worldwide with Triple Five-Stars across all three categories for hotel, spa and restaurant in Forbes Travel Guide, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers state-of-the-art designer guestrooms and suites, and award-winning, innovative Food & Beverage outlets and Spa facilities for the ultimate in relaxation and fitness. With a reputation for unmatched personal service and integrity, we take pride in providing professional training to enrich your experience and skills, as well as the best opportunities for career advancement to the right candidate. The hotel is highly respected as a global pioneer in eco-friendly sustainability and luxury, values integral to the Mandarin Oriental Group.

About the job

Based at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong within Kitchen – SOMM & IRD Department in Hong Kong, the Junior Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de cuisine and Sous Chef in day to day running of the department and production of all food items. The Junior Sous Chef reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

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

• Responsible for mise-en-place preparation and sample tasting for management

• Ensure that preparation and cooking standards are maintained

• Maintain proper quantity of par stock for mise-en-place and assist in food requisition as required

• Liaise with Chief Steward to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and to align with HACCP requirement

• Report any problems, failures of machines or equipment

• Perform duties set aside by the Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef

As Junior Sous Chef, we expect from you: 

• Solid experience in hotels or reputable restaurants

• Pleasant, self-motivated, detail-orientated and able to work independently

• Good food & beverage and menu planning knowledge

• Good organising, communication and interpersonal skills

• Good command of both spoken Chinese and English

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.

• Health & 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.

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