Nestled in the city's heart, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, offers a stunning fusion of modern design with a touch of oriental flair, redefining hospitality standards.

With unparalleled views of Dubai's skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the sparkling Arabian Sea, this urban retreat offers 224 luxury Residences and 259 Rooms & Suites.

Going beyond traditional hospitality, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, it's not just a hotel but a lifestyle destination, offering relaxation, luxury, and memorable experiences.

The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chinese Chef in the smooth running of the kitchens ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Mandarin Oriental standards. Together with the Executive Chinese Chef to supervise and coordinate the kitchen service with other departments. Together with the Executive Chinese Chef to deal with staff queries, solving any problems concerning the kitchen. To coordinate and execute training of kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• To co-ordinate functions and activities with other Food & Beverage departments
• To handle payroll and holiday organization
• To assist the Executive Chinese Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
• To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• To assist in colleague related matters
• To carry out departmental training, where necessary
• To deputies the Executive Chinese Chef in his absence
• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Chinese Chef absence
• To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food
• To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service
• To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
• To carry out annual appraisals of all team members
• To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5-7 years’ experience in the culinary industry.
• Experience of the Middle East market preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships
• with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.