Chef De Partie – Colleagues' Cafe

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Chef De Partie to join our Culinary (Colleagues’ Cafe) 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 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, Kuala Lumpur is a luxurious urban resort located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoys an unrivalled location next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Convention Centre, and prestigious Suria KLCC mall. 

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur / within the Culinary Department in Kuala Lumpur, the Chef De Partie is responsible to assist the Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chef in supervising and running his/her assigned section within the culinary outlet and on demand in any other area of the culinary operation.  The Chef De Partie reports to the Sous Chef / Executive Chef.

As Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for the day to day operation with the assigned kitchen section in cooperation with the other kitchen sections of the culinary outlet or kitchen department.

• Responsible for the food quality and presentation of his/her assigned outlet kitchen section and on demand to assist other areas of the hotel culinary operation.

• Ensure that all kitchen mise-en-place is prepared according to production plan.

• Check food storage areas and refrigerators for cleanliness and proper functioning and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.

• To comply at all times, the standard recipes, quality requirements, stocks, and techniques of his/ her kitchen and within the kitchen outlet, and communicates with Sous Chef and supporting kitchens’ status, shortfalls and trainings needs.

As Chef De Partie, we expect from you: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years working experience in supervisory role

• Ability to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia

• Able to stay calm under pressure.

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.

• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contributions (higher than the norm).

• SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) & EIS (Employment Insurance System).

• Public holiday entitlement based on Malaysian calendar .

• Exceptional rest area & colleagues engagement activities.

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