Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Netsu Kitchen 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 Food and Beverage Department in Dubai, the Sous Chef, Netsu, is responsible for supporting the Head Chef in executing strategy, maintaining daily operational excellence, and ensuring consistency during service. The Sous Chef reports to the Chef De Cuisine.

As Sous Chef, Netsu Kitchen, 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 Head 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 Head Chef in his absence

• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Head Chef’s 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 Sous Chef, Netsu Kitchen, we expect from you:

• Proven experience in Japanese cuisine with strong technical execution skills.

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant (minimum 150 seats).

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen teams of 20+ colleagues during service.

• Strong operational understanding, including quality control, inventory supervision, and daily production management.

• Ability to support menu implementation and seasonal activities, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards.

• Working knowledge of meat butchery and protein handling relevant to a steakhouse concept.

• Experience in the Middle East region preferred.

• Must complete a culinary trial/tasting demonstrating technical proficiency and execution of Japanese cuisine.

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.

• A competitive salary and benefits packages

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