Chef de Partie - Seasonal

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Chef de Partie - Seasonal 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. Mandarin Oriental Muscat Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events. For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views. 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. 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. We’re Fans. Are you? Show more Show less