Culinary Operations Director

5 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited Full time

The Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is a luxury hotel that offers an unparalleled blend of modern design and oriental flair.

Located in the heart of the city, our hotel boasts stunning views of Dubai's skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the Arabian Sea.

We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary operations and ensure exceptional quality, presentation, and service for our guests.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for managing the culinary team and ensuring seamless execution of banquet events.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Culinary Team Management: Lead and motivate a diverse team of talented culinary professionals to deliver exceptional results.
  • Banquet Event Execution: Oversee food preparation, quality control, and implementation of culinary concepts for banquet events.
  • Culinary Innovation: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and innovate menus and concepts.
  • Food Safety and Sanitation: Uphold strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, including compliance with local health and safety regulations.
  • Inventory Management: Manage inventory and food costing to maximize profitability while minimizing waste.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years as Executive Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Cuisine or similar position with a proven track record of success in luxury hotels or fine dining sector.
  • Qualifications: Full HACCP proficiency; certified supervising food safety in catering level 3 or equivalent.
  • Educational Background: Vocational diploma in Hospitality/Hotel/Business Management; degree or higher national diploma equivalent preferred.
  • Skills: Strong organizational and leadership acumen with a talent to motivate and develop teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic or other languages preferred.

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