Chef De Cuisine

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational and administrative culinary aspects of Mosaic and Aquaas appropriate and be able to prioritise the required level of engagement in both areas depending on business volumes and other related parameters.
• Create and maintain a great synergy between Mosaic, Aqua and Main Production Kitchen to assure maximum efficiency.
• Work closely with the respective Restaurant Manager and Executive Sous Chef to plan menus, prices and promotional events for the Restaurants in order to maximize revenue generating opportunities in line with market demands.
• Regularly review menus in regard to popularity of dishes, food cost and season with the respective Restaurant Manager and suggest new menu proposals to the Executive Chef.
• Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.
• Ensure that all Cuisines within Mosaic and Aqua (Arabic, Indian, Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and Western) including the are prepared in the most authentic way as standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Support Restaurant Manager in overview of all IG point of sales related set ups and carry out regular checks on accuracy of all items.
• Constantly identify areas for improvement in food and beverage quality by reviewing various quality audit reports, guest comment cards and guest incident reports, and formulate action plans accordingly, also in cooperation with the respective Restaurant Manager.
• Oversee and follow through the food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Doha, Safe & Sound and through the local Qatar Municipality rules and regulation.

Requirements

• Experience as Chef de Cuisine in a high volume restaurant with highest levels of service is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a 5-star hotel or free standing restaurant environment.
• International work experience in at least two of the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America and preferably Middle East.