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Junior Sous Chef - Chinese Restaurant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Education & Teaching
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need 5-7 years in the culinary industry, experience in the Middle East preferred, and strong written/verbal communication skills to engage with all organizational levels.
  • You will support learning, oversee culinary operations, communicate policies, maintain training matrices, manage ingredient orders, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on dishes and promotions.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years’ experience in the culinary industry.
  • Experience of the Middle East market preferred.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
  • A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

  • It is part of your role to understand and disseminate/communicate all corporate and hotel policies and standard operating procedures to the colleagues.
  • It is part of your role and your responsibility to fully support all learning and development activities.
  • Update and maintain a complete Training Matrix for your department.
  • You shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard stored information, and not divulge or otherwise transfer any personal data concerning the guests, customers or colleagues, or any confidential information concerning the hotel unless with the appropriate authority.
  • Use of the hotel’s network, computers or internet access which is in the hotel’s view unreasonable or inappropriate, for example gambling, chatroom, or pornographic material, is a serious breach of hotel policy and grounds for summary dismissal.
  • Support and adhere to all policies & procedures relating to Safe, Sound and Sustainable at Mandarin Oriental.
  • To carry out any additional duties requested by management, related to hotel operational activities.
  • Oversee all operational culinary aspects of the Designated outlet cuisine and other related outlets.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chinese Chef to create dishes and suggesting dishes in promotional events.
  • Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.
  • Encourage proactive, efficient and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division in order to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
  • Responsible for the ordering and requesting of the ingredients on a daily basis.
  • Provide leadership, direction and support to all colleagues at any time.
  • Support the Head Chef to prepare a weekly roster.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Junior Sous Chef at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai?

The primary responsibility of the Junior Sous Chef is to assume full responsibility for all operational and administrative aspects of the designated outlet within the restaurant.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The position requires 5-7 years of experience in the culinary industry.

Is experience in the Middle East market necessary?

Experience in the Middle East market is preferred for this role.

What kind of leadership qualities are expected from the Junior Sous Chef?

The Junior Sous Chef is expected to provide leadership, direction, and support to all colleagues at any time.

What are the key responsibilities regarding training for this role?

Key responsibilities regarding training include supporting all learning and development activities and maintaining a complete Training Matrix for the department.

What kind of communication skills are required for this position?

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, are required, along with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Will the Junior Sous Chef be involved in creating dishes for promotional events?

Yes, the Junior Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chinese Chef to create and suggest dishes for promotional events.

What does the role require in terms of safeguarding information?

The role requires taking reasonable steps to safeguard stored information and not divulging or transferring any personal or confidential information unless authorized.

Are there any policies that the Junior Sous Chef must adhere to regarding internet usage?

Yes, the Junior Sous Chef must adhere to hotel policies that prohibit unreasonable or inappropriate use of the hotel’s network and internet access, which includes gambling, chat rooms, or pornographic material.

Will the Junior Sous Chef be involved in daily inventory management?

Yes, the Junior Sous Chef will be responsible for ordering and requesting ingredients on a daily basis.

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Mission & Purpose

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and 7 residences in 23 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Mandarin Oriental’s aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the Group’s exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The Group regularly receives recognition and awards for outstanding service and quality management. The strategy of the Group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective opportunities for expansion around the world. The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the Group’s hotels. Mandarin Oriental is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.