About the role
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.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, established in 1876, is a world-renowned luxury hotel on the Chao Phraya River. It features 331 rooms and suites, a unique selection of 15 restaurants and lounges and premier amenities, including a spa, sports centre, a daycare and a Thai cooking school. Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1988, it is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, with Italthai as a principal shareholder.
About the job
As Sous Chef – Lord Jim's, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Organize manning schedule for Kitchen with regard to productivity, cost and to daily forecast.
- Ensure all employees operate according to standard policy and procedure and hotel rules and regulations.
- Ensure safety and hygiene training with all employees in the department.
- Monitor welfare and morale of employees.
- Maintain discipline with all kitchen team members and follow hotel policy and procedure in all employee related matters. Liaise with Human Resources department to update all employee file information.
- Abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the hotel.
- Ensure that all employees report for duty in each outlet with correct uniform.
- Ensure that each outlet operated food cost at an acceptable cost level. Monitor all cost and take corrective action when required.
- Supervise and monitor consistency of food standards in each restaurant and banquet outlet taking corrective action when required, with particular attention to:
- Dish presentation/ garnish, accompaniment
- Quality of presentation
- Quality of taste
- Operating equipment clean and to standards
As Sous Chef – Lord Jim's, we expect from you:
- Culinary diploma and accredited continuing education requirement.
- Minimum of 3 years specializing in the area of expertise from well-recognized properties/restaurants.
- Possess good English and Thai communication skills.
- Passionate, committed, creative, flexible, and a team player with a high energy level.
- Ability to perform duties under pressure.
- Computer literate and HACCP knowledge.
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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