Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is looking for a Chef de Cuisine - Zest (All Day Dining) to join our Food & Beverage 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, 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 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 Food & Beverage Culinary Department,. The Chef de Cuisine - Zest (All Day Dining) reports to the Executive Chef.

As Chef de Cuisine - Zest (All Day Dining), you will be responsible for the following duties:

Plan in conjunction with the Executive Chef and outlet managers, activities, promotions, menu implementations according to the annual plans.
Assist the Executive Chef in compiling the annual marketing plans and budgets.
Plan co-ordinate and supervise menu implementations in a timely manner with necessary plating guides, recipes, food pictures and costing completed prior to implementation
Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends.
Prepare evaluation report for his employees as required by policy and procedure.
Handle customer comments and complaints and take swift corrective action to resolve issues to the customer’s satisfaction.
Ensure consistent quality of all food stuffs purchased, monitoring quality at receiving point, ensuring value of purchases matching to correct food costs.
Constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through awareness
Monitor cleanliness and hygiene of all areas of responsibility with the stewarding department and lead HACCP program together with Hygiene Officer 

As Chef de Cuisine - Zest (All Day Dining), we expect from you: 

• Minimum of 8 years cooking experience in restaurant and/or 5 star hotel kitchen （or relevant work experience）
• Fluently English skills
• Mandarin speaking
• 5 years CDC experience + buffet experience 

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 (after working for 6 months, you can enjoy supplementary commercial medical insurance).
• Competitive salary and benefits package, providing superior four-person sharing dormitory with independent bathroom, independent washing machine and refrigerator, free high-speed Wi Fi, free gym and shuttle bus.
• Delicious work buffet meals & various team building activities.
• Support the internal talent transfer plan of the group worldwide.

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