Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $115,000.00 - $125,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Learning and Development Programs
MOstay program

Job Description

Mandarin Oriental New York is a prestigious luxury hotel located in the heart of Manhattan, known for its stunning fusion of modern design and stylish oriental flair. Featuring 244 elegant guestrooms and suites with breath-taking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality, this hotel offers luxurious amenities such as the MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, a 14,500 square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. The property also boasts premium meeting and event spaces, including a 6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park. As part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, an award-winning operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide, the New York property exemplifies the Group's commitment to legendary service inspired by Asian heritage and cutting-edge luxury experiences.

The Executive Sous Chef position at Mandarin Oriental New York is a leadership role within the Culinary Department. This role partners directly with the Executive Chef to manage and oversee the culinary operations of the hotel, ensuring exceptional food quality, innovative menu planning, and efficient coordination of all culinary activities. Responsibilities include menu planning and implementation in alignment with quality, availability, and seasonality; organizing food production for large events and functions; managing food standards and presentation; and overseeing cost-effective and hygienic kitchen operations. The Executive Sous Chef will play a crucial role in scheduling, recruitment, training, and discipline of kitchen staff while continuously seeking methods to improve operating procedures, reduce costs, and maintain high standards for guest satisfaction. This role demands accountability for achieving food and labor cost goals, assisting in purchasing decisions, implementing safe procedures and food safety standards, and managing payroll, forecasting, and budget compliance.

This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $125,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and more. Mandarin Oriental New York values diversity and is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations. The hotel fosters a dynamic, respectful work environment that encourages integrity, teamwork, and a growth mindset. Employees benefit from unique learning and development programs, the MOstay program allowing complimentary stays and discounted rates at Mandarin Oriental properties worldwide, and wellness initiatives supporting a healthy work-life balance. Joining Mandarin Oriental New York means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence and a culture centered on being fans of exceptional service and experiences.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years in the luxury hotel culinary business
  • Minimum of three years management experience overseeing luxury culinary offerings in a senior management role
  • Possess a good written and verbal command of the English language
  • Previous experience in a unionized environment with a strong understanding of the IWA and local labor laws is highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of food inventory, ordering, and cost control measures to optimize resource utilization and minimize waste
  • Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Working knowledge of mathematics for recipes, ordering, and financial research purposes
  • Working knowledge of computers and basic software
  • Work well under high stress conditions
  • Ability to dictate responsibility, pay attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and show a high level of patience

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years in the luxury hotel culinary business
  • Minimum of three years management experience overseeing luxury culinary offerings in a senior management role
  • Good written and verbal command of the English language
  • Previous experience in a unionized environment with knowledge of IWA and local labor laws preferred
  • Strong understanding of food inventory, ordering, and cost control measures to optimize resource utilization and minimize waste
  • Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Working knowledge of mathematics for recipes, ordering, and financial research purposes
  • Working knowledge of computers and basic software
  • Ability to work well under high stress conditions
  • Ability to dictate responsibility, pay attention to detail, handle multiple tasks, and show high level of patience

Job Duties

  • Work with Executive Chef and assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation
  • Prepare in accordance with quality, availability, and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis
  • Coordinate large events and functions, ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and improved, organize food production in a cost-effective and hygienic manner
  • Generate weekly schedules for all culinary colleagues, assist in recruitment, training, and discipline of kitchen staff, constantly strive to improve operating procedures, find methods of reducing costs without affecting service or product quality
  • Control and be accountable for achieving both food and labor cost goals
  • Assist the Purchasing Department with the purchase of all food items and kitchen equipment
  • Develop, implement and monitor Safe and Sound Procedures and FLHSS standards
  • Review payroll, forecast, and budget to ensure compliance

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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