Job Description

SOUS CHEF, BANQUETING KITCHEN

39 hours, 5 days per week

We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our iconic Banqueting kitchen team.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London's most iconic address. It's another world; a world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that's all about our guests.

As a Banqueting Sous Chef at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, you will be responsible for:

Coordinating team members within the banqueting kitchen, checking and supervising all aspects of the kitchen. Checking function sheets daily, communicating any movements or changes to the team. Ensuring appropriate methods are used in the handling of all food items in accordance with health and hygiene procedures. Observing and testing foods being served, ensuring dishes are cooked to the highest standards and quality.

As a

Banqueting Sous Chef,

you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 39 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from morning and evening shifts (including weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable.


To be a successful

Banqueting Sous Chef candidate

, you must have previous management experience within a kitchen, ideally in a high-end, luxury setting. You will have experience working in banqueting and event kitchens, producing food to a high quality in a large volume capacity. You will possess excellent management skills and be able to effectively lead and inspire your team.

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. Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals 50% F&B & Spa discount on property Special MO discounted rate at Anytime Fitness gyms across the world (30 per month or 300 per annum) Complimentary Westfield Healthcare cash plan, children added at no extra cost Colleague Experience Stay in-house with breakfast included upon completed probation Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme 750 recruitment referral bonus Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off Subsidized podiatry sessions with our incredible Bastien pedicurists Free Life Assurance benefits whilst in service Access to Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme Employee Recognition Programmes Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a proudly certified Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hotel. Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental's culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set out by the GSTC.


We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.


All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.


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