Chef de Cuisine - Fifty 8° Grill

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is looking for an Chef de Cuisine - Grill to join our RB&E - 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 Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resort sand 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 Pudong, Shanghai is a five-star luxury hotel which located on the Banks of the Huangpu River. In the heart of Pudong’s financial district, we offer the perfect combination of style, comfort, and world-class service. We pride ourselves on our innovative restaurants, serene
spa and contemporary design.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai within the RB&E Culinary Department, The Chef de Cuisine - Grill reports to the Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef.

As Chef de Cuisine - Grill you will be responsible for the following duties:

• The Chef de Cuisine is responsible to manage and lead his designated culinary team in producing the finest culinary experiences, and control all aspects of the respective kitchen.
• Maintain clear communications with the Executive Chef, including all relative internal communications, and to relay all guest comments both positive and negative. Further pass on all necessary communications to the culinary team.
• To manage the kitchen team to produce
  consistently high quality food production and presentation in his outlet
  and the hotel, always meeting agreed standards.
• He is to ensure a positive & professional working environment throughout the kitchens and influence culinary members through demonstrating technical skills, sharing knowledge and upholding all culinary & hotel standards.
• Train and develop all kitchen staff to operate to the required standards as established by the Hotel and Chef’s Office, and keep appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that department trainers plan and implement continuous effective training for culinary employees.
• Ensure that agreed food hygiene, licensing and safety standards are communicated, upheld or surpassed, at all times.
• Abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the hotel.
• Ensure the effective Inter kitchen and inter departmental communications are conducted in professional manner

As Chef de Cuisine - Grill, we expect from you:

Educational level:

• Globally-recognized
  Culinary qualification.
• Degree holder in Hotel and Catering Management an advantage

Work experience:

• 8 years of 4 or 5 star hotel experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience

Job knowledge:

• Able to physical work
• Passion for cooking
• Culinary strength in his area
• Ability to train, develop and lead his team of
  chefs of varied skill levels while consistently improving guest and employee
  satisfaction and maximising revenues
• HACCP/Food safety knowledge
• Ability to take new challenges, perform related
  duties and special projects as assigned
• Fluently English skills

Personal qualities:

• Experience in Europe and or different Asian countries
• Able to work flexible schedules
• Positive, Creative
• Self-motivated and team player
• Ability in fast pace environment

• Initiative
• Diligent
• Neat and tidy
• Very professional
• Able to work under pressure

Creative

• Flexible
• Hard working
• Good team leader
• Good motivator of staff

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.