HEAD CHEF (m/f/d)

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is looking for a Head Chef (m/f/d) to join our culinary team.

Are you a master of your craft? Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for creativity and exceptional guest service? Do you thrive in a team environment where success is achieved together, where integrity and respect are valued, and where responsibility guides every action? 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 world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences in the finest destinations across the globe, supported by a strong development pipeline. Renowned for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group delivers legendary service inspired by its Asian heritage while representing the pinnacle of luxury.

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is one of Germany’s most prestigious luxury hotels, seamlessly combining Asian service excellence with Bavarian hospitality in the heart of Munich.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Munich, the Head Chef is responsible for overseeing Breakfast, In-Room Dining, Banquets, and the Lounge. The Head Chef reports directly to the Hotel Manager.

As Head Chef, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the culinary vision, execution, and continuous development of the hotel's food offerings, from menu creation to presentation, ensuring alignment with brand standards, seasonality, and emerging culinary trends.
• Maintain and continuously enhance product and service quality by proactively incorporating guest feedback, Mystery Check results, LQE standards, and Mandarin Oriental's Pillars of Excellence.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation, presentation, and service of food ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, food safety, and hygiene in compliance with HACCP requirements and local regulations.
• Ensure the operational readiness and proper maintenance of all technical equipment and infrastructure within the kitchen and F&B areas.
• Monitor and analyze global and local market trends to drive innovation and continuously evolve culinary and dining concepts, ensuring they remain competitive, relevant, and aligned with the Mandarin Oriental brand.

As Head Chef, we expect from you:

• A minimum of two years of experience as a (Junior) Sous Chef within the hospitality industry or a high-end restaurant environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and deliver projects on time in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multicultural teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• A passion for leading, mentoring, and developing team members, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
• The willingness and ability to drive change, championing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting sustainable operational excellence.

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.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• In addition to fair working conditions, we offer a variety of small benefits that make everyday work more enjoyable – including complimentary beverages as well as small, regular tokens of appreciation and gifts.
• Our passion for hospitality is also reflected in additional benefits, such as special offers and discounts at nearby restaurants and hotels.

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