Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is looking for a Head Helper to join our Food & Beverage 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.
The 178-room Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is situated in one of the prime spots in the southern city, in the stunning UpperHills building, with a panoramic perspective of the city’s soaring skyline and lush parklands. With easy downtown access, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has a total of eight restaurants and bars, including a gourmet Cantonese outlet helmed by acclaimed celebrity Chef Fei, as well as a best-in-class Spa and Wellness facilities including a dramatic indoor swimming pool. Well known for its uncompromising levels of personalised and bespoke services, Mandarin oriental, Shenzhen was recognised as the first Forbes travel guide five-star hotel of the city.
About the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen within the Food & Beverage Division in Shenzhen, Head Helper is responsible for assisting in running the assigned kitchen efficiently and effectively. He/she is to ensure that the agreed quality, hygiene and other standards are kept or surpassed at all times. The Head Helper reports to the Wok 1 Supervisor.
As Head Helper, you will be responsible for the following duties:
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Create and check standard recipes and the preparations process of it to ensure portion control, uniformity of taste and quality
- Liaise and communicate with other Sous Chefs and Section leaders on any inter departmental requirements
- Assists in creating and developing new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends. Propose and initiate new ideas, services and products
- Handle customer comments and complaints and take swift corrective action after consultation with Cuisine Chef
As Head Helper, we expect from you:
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Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in similar capacity
- Proven Leadership skills with a growth mindset
- A great team player with good communication skills
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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