Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Club Lounge 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.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open-air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai within the Club Lounge Kitchen, the Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and maintaining Mandarin Oriental standards. Assists in coordinating kitchen service with other departments, addressing staff concerns, and overseeing staff training.

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

• To co-ordinate functions and activities with other Food & Beverage departments
• To handle payroll and holiday organisation
• To assist the Executive 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 deputise the Executive Chef in his absence
• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Chefs absence
• To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food
• To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
• To ensure that canteen food for colleagues is always get varied, interesting, well cooked and well-balanced cuisine
• To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
• To ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations in the kitchen
• 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

As a Sous Chef, we expect from you: 

• 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.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

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.

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