Executive Sous Chef - Banquets
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
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.
As Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading, and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in managing culinary operations of multiple banquet events simultaneously, while ensuring excellence in quality, presentation, and service are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
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.
As Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading, and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in managing culinary operations of multiple banquet events simultaneously, while ensuring excellence in quality, presentation, and service are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and/or innovate menus and concepts
- Oversee culinary operations of banquet events such as food preparation, quality control, and ensure the highest standards of culinary execution/implementation.
- Uphold strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, including compliance with all local health and safety regulations
- Lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse team of talented culinary banquet team, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Lead and mentor the team by providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and performance
- Manage inventory and food costing to maximize profitability while minimizing waste
- Work closely with sales and events team to execute exceptional banquet experiences at all times
- Minimum of 2 years as Executive Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Cuisine or a similar position, with a proven track record of success in luxury hotel/s or fine dining sector. Michelin-star restaurant experience is an advantage
- With full HACCP proficiency; certified supervising food safety in catering level 3 or equivalent
- Vocational diploma in Hospitality/Hotel/Business Management; degree or higher national diploma equivalent is preferred.
- Strong organizational and leadership acumen with a talent to motivate and develop team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic or other languages are preferred;
- With previous work experience in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and/or Bahrain. Hotel pre-opening and/or renovation experiences preferred
- Exceptional culinary expertise with proficiency in different cooking techniques and diverse cuisines (ie., Western, Arabic, and Asian cuisines)
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