Chef de Cuisine – VICINI Italian Restaurant
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing is looking for a CDC – VICINI Restaurant to join our culinary team.
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing’s exquisite hutong courtyard houses are unique in the capital and represent the pinnacle of Chinese hospitality. Expansive, elegant and offering every comfort, they reflect the finest elements of Chinese culture, each in their own independent hutong residence with a courtyard, allowing guests unique immersion into traditional hutong life. Each of the 42 courtyard houses, which range from 103 to 525 sqm, is wholly distinct and offers privacy and discrete luxury. The courtyard houses reflect Beijing’s four distinct seasons, with unique scenic moods that skilfully incorporate modern design techniques to perfectly express the essence of oriental aesthetics.

About the job 

Based at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing as the Chef de Cuisine you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen under the direction of the Executive Chef. This includes managing kitchen colleague, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring smooth workflow in specific sections of the kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine will focus on efficient food preparation, consistent presentation, and maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization. This role ensures the kitchen runs efficiently and contributes to delivering an exceptional guest dining experience. 

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

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and service.  

• Supervise and lead kitchen colleague within assigned sections, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.  

• Ensure that food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met.  

• Maintain stock levels and manage inventory within the designated section of the kitchen.  

• Participate in menu planning and the creation of new dishes and specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef.  

• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance.  

• Train and develop junior kitchen colleague, offering guidance and support to improve performance and efficiency.  

• Maintain cleanliness and organization within your section of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety guidelines.  

• Handle food preparation during peak times, ensuring that meals are delivered on time without compromising quality.  

• Assist in managing food costs and minimizing waste within your assigned section.  

• Assist the Sous Chef in maintaining kitchen supplies, ordering products, and ensuring that necessary ingredients are available.  

• Assist with resolving customer complaints or concerns related to food quality or presentation. 

As Chef de cuisine, we expect from you:  

Experience and education 

• 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role (e.g., Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie). 

• Experience managing kitchen operations, food preparation, and colleague supervision. 

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in advanced cooking techniques, including food preparation, cooking methods, and presentation. 

• Ability to execute and maintain consistency in the daily menu, ensuring all dishes meet high-quality standards. 

• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment. 

• Experience in managing inventory, controlling stock levels, and minimizing food waste. 

• Strong leadership skills to supervise and train kitchen colleague, ensuring efficient workflow and high performance. 

• Capability to monitor the quality of food production and ensure all dishes are prepared according to set standards. 

• Excellent time management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines during peak service hours. 

• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with kitchen colleague and other departments.  

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. 

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