Chef de Cuisine

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is looking for a TAPAS 77 Kitchen Chef De Cuisine to join our Food & Beverage Culinary 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.

The 178-room Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is situated in one of the prime spots in the southern city, in the stunning UpperHills building, with a panoramic perspective of the city’s soaring skyline and lush parklands. With easy downtown access, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has a total of eight restaurants and bars, including a gourmet Cantonese outlet helmed by acclaimed celebrity Chef Fei, as well as a best-in-class Spa and Wellness facilities including a dramatic indoor swimming pool. Well known for its uncompromising levels of personalised and bespoke services, Mandarin oriental, Shenzhen was recognised as the first Forbes travel guide five-star hotel of the city.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen within the Food & Beverage Division in Shenzhen, the TAPAS 77 Kitchen Chef De Cuisine is responsible for all aspects of the assigned kitchen operations. TAPAS 77 Kitchen Chef De Cuisine reports to the Executive Sous Chef.

As TAPAS 77 Kitchen Chef De Cuisine, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Design and implement menus that fit the requirements of a particular outlet as set out by the Executive Chef
• Develop, help and give support to colleagues so they will in turn develop on a professional level
• Ensure food is handled in a respectful manner and is processed and stored in accordance with HACCP
• Liaise with restaurant managers daily
• Minimize wastage and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts
• Motivate and lead by example
• Engage with guests to be able to anticipate their needs

As TAPAS 77 Kitchen Chef De Cuisine, we expect from you: 

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in similar capacity
• A great team player with good communication skills
• Attention to details, well-organised and responsible
• Good command of both spoken and written English

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.

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