Culinary Team Leader

Culinary Professional Wanted

We are seeking a highly skilled Culinary Professional to join our team. As a key member of the culinary department, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for cooking and a keen eye for detail. You will be responsible for assisting the Chef de Cuisine in creating new dishes and promotional events, ensuring that all food preparations meet the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

In this role, you will also be responsible for maintaining plating and presentation standards, identifying areas for improvement in food and beverage quality, and promoting teamwork through effective interdepartmental communication.

Additionally, you will manage daily ingredient ordering and requisition, provide leadership and support to kitchen colleagues, and help prepare weekly staff schedules. You will also enforce food safety standards per local regulations and supervise kitchen cleanliness and maintenance reports.

As a successful candidate, you will have excellent culinary skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure. You will also be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and management, and possess a customer-focused mindset.

About the Role

• Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in dish creation and promotional events
• Maintain and enforce plating and presentation standards
• Ensure food preparation aligns with agreed authenticity and quality
• Identify and report areas for improvement in food and beverage quality
• Promote teamwork through effective interdepartmental communication
• Manage daily ingredient ordering and requisition
• Provide leadership and support to kitchen colleagues
• Help prepare weekly staff schedules
• Enforce food safety standards per Mandarin Oriental and local regulations
• Supervise kitchen cleanliness and follow up on maintenance reports
• Ensure food displays are safe, creative, and meet presentation standards
• Maintain grooming and appearance standards for staff
• Handle VIP guest and special dietary needs personally
• Ensure customer satisfaction following MOHG standards and LQEs
• Communicate workplace rules and policies to team members
• Conduct staff counselling and disciplinary actions as needed
• Attend and contribute to daily and weekly team meetings
• Conduct regular training on dishes and cooking techniques
• Share expertise on Essenza's specialty cuisine with team members
• Manage all food safety administration for the Essenza restaurant
• Comply with Jardine audit requirements for the culinary department
• Assist with outlet-related administrative tasks
• Support other kitchens as required
• Stay informed on current food trends to keep cuisine competitive
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of international cuisine
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to provide exceptional service
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

Others

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and passionate individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.