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About the Role
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, including menu development, cost control, and team management. Requires extensive experience in high-end culinary leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
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Responsibilities
- Assume full responsibility of all operational, administrative, and financial aspects of all kitchens
- Oversee menu design, product specifications, cleanliness, sanitation, and cost control
- Guide and support the culinary team in implementing company standards and processes
- Monitor industry trends and collaborate on culinary research and development
- Ensure customer satisfaction through Legendary Quality Experiences
- Manage P&L, including food cost, labor cost, and consumables
Requirements
- Extensive experience in culinary leadership roles, preferably in luxury hotels
- In depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and cost management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Position Overview
- Position Title: Executive Chef
- Reports To: Division Head: Level 3
- Supervises: Department Head A: Level 4 & Department Head B: Level 5
- Job Level: Department Head A: Level 4
- Department: Culinary
- Division: Food & Beverage
The Hotel
- Mandarin Oriental, Doha is located in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, directly fronting the 'Barahat,' an open air square surrounded by impressive retail, dining, entertainment and cultural offerings.
- The hotel is an intimate and stylish urban oasis blending traditional Qatari heritage with contemporary design, it offers 249 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, nine distinct culinary experience, a luxuriously appointed spa, roof top pool with panoramic views and a selection of unique event venu
Responsibilities
- Assume full responsibility of all related operational, administrative and financial aspects of all kitchens related to Mandarin Oriental, Doha.
- Oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the culinary division.
- Monitor industry trends and collaborate with internal and external partners in culinary research and development efforts.
- Formulate and implement procedural guidelines, policies and standards pertaining to the overall food and beverage operations.
- Guide and support the culinary team in the implementation and adherence of company standards, processes & systems.
- Develop standards, processes and tools to assist in delivering consistent culinary products.
- Provide visionary leadership and management from development process, product creation through implementation.
- Train, evaluate and schedule all culinary colleagues.
- Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchens and stewarding area.
- Oversee and follow through the food safety standards.
- Work closely with all outlet managers and all Chef de Cuisines to plan menus, prices and promotional events.
- Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in culinary leadership roles, preferably in luxury hotels.
- In depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and cost management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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