Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental, Milan is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Kitchen 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 Hotel Group 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. Ideally located on the charming Via Andegari, Mandarin Oriental, Milan is a stylish and intimate hotel, featuring 104 guestrooms, including 36 beautifully appointed suites.

Set in the heart of the city, only steps away from the world-renowned La Scala opera house, it inhabits four elegant 18th Century buildings in Milan's most prestigious district. Guests can discover exquisite dining in the beautiful setting of two-Michelin-starred restaurant Seta, run by acclaimed chef Antonio Guida, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Mandarin Garden, where an eclectic choice of contemporary cuisine and cocktails are offered in chic surroundings.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan is the city's most comprehensive, offering a holistic approach to rejuvenation and relaxation in tranquil, meditative surroundings that feature indoor swimming pool and six private treatment rooms.

About The Job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan within the Kitchen Department in Milan, the Sous Chef is responsible for the quality of the food and the colleagues. The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Sous Chef.

As Sous Chef
You will responsible for the following duties:

To maintain a high standard of specified work in accordance with the Executive Sous Chef

To ensure food preparation, quality and presentation are met at all times under the guidance from a Executive Sous Chef

To monitor stock movement and be responsible for replenishing on your section

To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labelling/dating and storage

To remove any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or its equipment and report any problems to a Executive Sous Chef

To keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie

To adhere to hotel procedure in regards to temperature checks, food labelling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations at all times ensuring that all records of such are maintained

Be responsible for taking delivery and safe storage of deliveries on your shift as directed by Senior Chefs

To be punctual for work and report directly to the Executive Sous Chef on duty on arrival in the kitchen

To have an understanding of menu planning, the implementation of stock controls, the importance of good stock management

To be familiar with the opening and closing procedures of the kitchen and carry them out as rotated

To keep high standards of cleanliness on section where employed, also to assist in any job regarding hygiene or cleanliness asked for by a Executive Sous Chef

Ensure adherence to the hotel's Food Safety and Health & Safety policies at all times

To be fully aware of all hygiene control and chemicals used in workplace

To have full knowledge of, and be able to act upon, fire procedures

To work as part of a team in a constructive manner that enables the hotel to achieve the objective of being a market leader in the luxury hotel sector

To comply with all hotel and company policies

To carry out and assist in the smooth running of the kitchen

To attend all training sessions as required

To comply with any reasonable request from your superiors

As Sous Chef We Expect From You

Globally-recognized culinary qualification.

Menu planning and recipes knowledge

Fine dining knowledge and experience for at least 5 years

Hospitable, customer oriented, willing to learn

Able to work according to Departmental standards

Speak, read and communicate in a good level of English and Italian.

Must be of smart appearance with excellent personal hygiene standards