Sushi Sous Chef - Strawfire

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Sushi Sous Chef to join our Culinary team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Culinary Department, the Sushi Sous Chef is responsible for the smooth running of the daily kitchen operation. The Sushi Sous Chef report to the Chef de Cuisine.

As Sushi Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Effectively supervises all kitchen staff and all culinary operations for assigned shifts.
• Maintains working knowledge of kitchen operations internal policies/procedures and takes the initiative to convey pertinent information to employees regarding policy changes.
• Ensures efficiency and accurate performance standards are met by maintaining communication with
• all work areas to verify paperwork and inventory controls.
• Consistently maintains professional rapport and discretion in communicating with other departments as required by procedure.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that employees are trained and oriented in kitchen operations and monitors business flow to develop efficient training, break and shift schedules.
• Is always willing to assist F&B employees at designated outlet locations as needed.
• Regularly monitors the inventory of the kitchen supplies and order supplies as needed. Always complete and sign for all stock requisitions and continually monitors inventory costs against budget.
• Consistently monitors staffing needs and follows appropriate procedures for interviewing and selection.
• Maintains constant awareness of all events and related functions scheduled for Vendome.
• Effectively creates menu items that are well thought out and appealing to the guests. Trains staff appropriately to ensure consistency.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately analyse requisitions while determining adequate quality control measures against product cost.
• Responsibility to carry out 6 months appraisals to line staff & to ensure disciplinary actions are up held in-regard to company policies.
• Participate as team player with other key team members.
• Be a leader and role model to all employees.
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned.

As Sushi Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• Extensive experience in the kitchen field in the hotel industry. Must have Japanese kitchen experience, resort experience will be a plus
• Hospitality management background
• Ability to work in multiple kitchen stations if needed
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Experience in food cost management
• Strong business acumen
• Strong coaching and development skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Basic command of computer skills that include Word and Excel

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.

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