Chef de Partie Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Chef de Partie

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our 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 recognized 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create dishes and suggesting dishes in promotional events.
• Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.
• Ensure that the food is prepared in the most authentic way as standards set and agreed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Support to identify areas for improvement in food and beverage quality and report those to Chef de Cuisine.
• Encourage proactive, efficient, and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Responsible for the ordering and requesting of the ingredients daily.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to all colleagues at any time.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine to prepare a weekly roster.
• Oversee and follow through the food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Muscat, Safe & Sound and through the local Muscat Municipality rules and regulation.
• Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the Essenza kitchen always follow up accordingly on the produced reports to achieve an immaculate environment.
• Ensure that all Essenza cuisine displays are food safe, creative, clean and with attention to detail as per set standards by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Ensure that Mandarin Oriental, Muscat grooming and appearance standards are implemented and always maintained to reflect an image of professionalism and care.

• Personally monitor and follow through on any requirements of VIP guests who are dining in the Restaurants as well as for special dietary requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.

• Communicate Rules & Regulations to all colleagues by using the Colleague Handbook and any other appropriate documents.
• Conduct counselling and disciplinary action as appropriate in accordance with Mandarin Oriental, Muscat s procedures.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with the team.
• Conduct regular hands-on dish training to ensure food knowledge and cooking methods are always up to date.
• Share the specific knowledge and recipes on Essenza speciality cuisine with all related colleagues.
• Oversee and take responsibility of overall Essenza restaurant food safety related administration.
• Follow all procedures, policies, and practices with regard to the Jardine audit related requirements for the culinary department.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in other administrative matters for the outlet.
• Support any other related kitchen if required.
• To be updated with the latest food trends in the Food & Beverage industry to ensure the cuisine is in line or ahead of international standards.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Cuisine.