Junior Sous Chef

Description

Job Summary: The Junior Sous Chef will support kitchen operations, supervise the team, ensure quality and compliance with standards, and participate in menu and special-event planning. Key Responsibilities: 1. Leads and coordinates the kitchen team, ensuring quality standards. 2. Actively participates in menu planning and recipe development. 3. Is part of a team pursuing excellence and professional growth. Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Santiago is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join its Culinary Team. Are you an expert in your field? Do you seek to work within a team aspiring to be the best—demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a Fan of the Exceptional. **About Us** Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences, located in premier destinations globally, with a strong pipeline of projects. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most coveted properties, the Group delivers legendary service inspired by its Asian heritage and represents the most innovative luxury experiences. **Our Hotel** An oasis in the heart of the city. As a true landmark, Mandarin Oriental, Santiago enjoys a convenient location, exceptional restaurants, and an impressive outdoor swimming pool. Combining elegant décor with peaceful views, each of our 310 rooms and suites features spacious design and a relaxing ambiance. Our hotel is one of the city’s most exciting culinary destinations—with an authentic Nikkei dining experience at Matsuri, Italian flavors at Senso, and light snacks and beverages at Atrium Lobby Lounge. **About the Role** The Kitchen Junior Sous Chef is responsible for, but not limited to, supporting kitchen operations and service. The Kitchen Junior Sous Chef reports directly to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. **As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:** * Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team in the absence of the Sous Chef. * Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to hotel standards. * Support menu planning and recipe development. * Monitor ingredient inventory and place orders as required. * Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP). Ability to conduct training for the team on both culinary techniques and hygiene (HACCP). * Train and motivate junior kitchen staff. * Collaborate on cost management. * Monitor proper ingredient usage to minimize waste. Strong knowledge of cost control and maximum food utilization is required. * Participate in special events, banquets, and high-volume service periods. * Support the Sous Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations, ensuring dish quality, hygiene standard compliance, and team efficiency. * Serve as the liaison between the cooking team and culinary management. **As Junior Sous Chef, we expect you to have:** * Minimum five years’ prior kitchen supervision experience. * Ability to efficiently coordinate multiple tasks. * Excellent communication skills. * Efficient problem-solving ability. * High level of interaction required with all staff members. * High degree of agility and flexibility. * Ability to present a positive, enthusiastic attitude and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. **Our Commitment to You:** * Learning and development. Your success is our success. We design unique learning and development programs tailored to different stages of your career, enabling continuous growth. * Complimentary health insurance for you and your family. * Complimentary meals at the colleagues’ restaurant. * Complimentary laundry service for work uniforms. * Colleague recognition and reward program. * Wellness programs and social events. * MOstay. When colleagues demonstrate the dedication they do, taking a well-deserved break is essential. As a member of the \#MOfamily, you can stay with us anywhere in the world. The MOstay program offers complimentary nights, plus preferential room rates for you and your loved ones. * Discounts available within the property. **We're Fans. Are you?** "This opportunity is offered under Law No. 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the workforce."