JUNIOR SOUS CHEF - SIGNATURE RESTAURANT

The Junior Sous Chef for our signature restaurant (modern Italian steak house concept) will report to the Chef De Cuisine and Sous Chef and is responsible to assist in overseeing the production and quality control of all food items within the restaurant and strives to bring up quality and guest experience to the next level.

We are looking for culinary professionals with an extensive background in fine dining as well as high quality establishments.  The individual needs to be a committed, hardworking chef with considerable drive, innovation and experienced.  Positive attitude, approachable character and a hand-on approach are essential.

The Role of the Junior Sous Chef

• Assist in overseeing the day to day operation of his kitchen.
• Works closely with the Chef De Cuisine and Sous Chef in planning adequate supply of required items for the restaurant, menu development and other related areas.
• Adherence to all FHLSSE & ISO standards and requirements and trains accordingly. 
• Must be familiar with the local requirements and sanitation/HACCP regulations. 
• To constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the kitchen.
• To ensure that each sections are manned efficiently and that the kitchen team are working to the best of their ability.
• Assist to train and motivate the kitchen team and have a happy motivated well-disciplined team.
• To carry out monthly training sessions with kitchen team in line with the departmental SOP, maintaining all training records.
• To be cost conscious and quality orientated. 

Preferred Qualifications And Skills 

• Culinary degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution
• Minimum 2 years hotel/ Italian restaurant experience in a similar capacity, experience within modern Italian restaurants or 5 star hotels preferable
• Good command in English
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be creative; always willing to try something new
• Ability to make quick decisions and multi-task
• Possess strong management and organizational skills
• Self motivated and able to work under pressure
• Team player with good initiative and leadership skills

Learn more about what it is like to work at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, visit us: 

• https://www.mandarinoriental.com/careers 
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/mandarin-oriental-hotel-group 
• Watch us at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0coCZUyHzI 

Malaysia work authorization is required for this position. 
 
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.