Job Description

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou is looking for an Executive Chef to join our Kitchen team.

Do you want to deliver the exceptional? Work 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, every day, everywhere.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 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 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for crafting time-enriching experiences that transform the ordinary to the exception and guests to fans.

Located in Guangzhou’s Tianhe CBD and designed by tonychi studios, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou offers spacious guestrooms, suites and stylish service apartments. Diverse dining choices include Two MICHELIN Stars Jiang by Chef Fei, The Mandarin Cake Shop and The Loft. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou was awarded five-star recognition by Forbes Travel Guide and offers visitors peace and tranquillity in nine private treatment rooms.

About the job

Based within the Kitchen Department at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, the Executive Chef is responsibility for directing training, supervising, planning, coordinating, of all areas within the culinary department, ensuring quality products for our guests, and secure profit margins while always maintaining the corporate image of the company.

As Executive Chef, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Able to lead successful culinary and stewarding teams according to brand standards.
• Enforce and follow strictly all food & hygiene related government requirements.
• Enforce and ensure that all FLHSS / HACCP / Sustainability and general Brand Standards are consistently in place, checked and correctly applied.
• Ensure Other Expenses + Food Cost are managed within budget and improvement recommendations are provided based on menu engineering and sales statistics.
• Oversee and lead Waste Management solutions and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Active involvement in commercial activities / promotions to growth awareness + profitability.
• Share the interest and passion for new developments and creativity to ensure an ever-changing F&B offering.

As Executive Chef, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same position in an international five-star hotel.
• Excellent communication of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends.
• Constantly strive to improve kitchen operating procedures.
• Carry out other duties as and when requested by management.
• Identify areas of improvement through suggestions.

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.

Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

Competitive Benefits Package.

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