Chef De Cuisine - Mediterranean Cuisine

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Chef De Cuisine – Mediterranean Cuisine to join our 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Mediterranean kitchen.
• Design and develop seasonal menus inspired by Mediterranean cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, Levantine, and North African influences.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, quality, and flavor standards of all dishes.
• Introduce innovative culinary concepts while respecting authenticity and tradition.
• Conduct regular menu reviews and recipe standardization.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences aligned with Mandarin Oriental luxury standards.
• Engage with guests when appropriate to gather feedback and enhance satisfaction.
• Handle special dietary requirements and customized guest requests professionally.
• Maintain the highest food quality and service consistency.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor kitchen colleagues.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Ensure effective scheduling and manpower planning.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, local health regulations, and Mandarin Oriental food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene across all kitchen areas.
• Monitor proper food storage, handling, and labeling procedures.
• Conduct regular food safety audits.
• Manage food cost and labor cost in line with budget targets.
• Control inventory, purchasing, and wastage.
• Work closely with suppliers to source premium Mediterranean ingredients.
• Analyze financial results and develop action plans to improve profitability.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Management to ensure smooth service operations.
• Lead daily culinary briefings and service preparations.
• Collaborate with marketing and F&B teams on promotions, events, and special dining experiences.
• Support opening and closing procedures and ensure operational readiness at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• At least 2-3 years as Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef.
• Proven experience in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience within Forbes Five-Star, Michelin-starred, or luxury hospitality environments is highly desirable.

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.

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