Specialty Chef (Wok)

About the role

Mandarin Oriental, an award-winning hotel group known for luxury hospitality inspired by Asian heritage, is looking for a Specialty Chef (Wok). The chef works closely with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain a safe, well-run kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with ordering, stock rotation, teaching and training colleagues.
• Ensure Health and Safety legislation and guidelines are implemented and reviewed regularly for kitchen production, staff, machinery, equipment and hygiene.
• Produce all dishes and recipes to a high standard of quality and presentation, served at the correct portion size, quality and temperature.
• Help prepare kitchen-cleaning rosters, supervise cleaning schedules and sign them off weekly.
• Watch over food preparation, presentation and quality across kitchen sections, and monitor the order and storage of products.
• Receive food and supplies, control and monitor temperatures, and organise cooling and storage areas.
• Rotate products using stickers and labels to minimise damage and loss.
• Keep all areas, including the stewarding area, clean, tidy and well maintained.

Required profile

• At least three years of experience in a Michelin-starred or high-end Chinese restaurant.
• Previous experience as Wok I, Dim Sum or Steamer in a Michelin-starred or high-end Chinese restaurant.

What we offer

• Learning and development programmes tailored to each stage of your career.
• The MOstay programme: complimentary nights and attractive room rates for you and your family.
• Health benefits and wellness programmes for colleagues worldwide.
• Retailment plans depending on length of service and role.