Chef De Cuisine – Mediterranean Cuisine

About the role

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking a talented Chef De Cuisine to lead its Mediterranean kitchen. You will craft seasonal menus inspired by Mediterranean flavours while upholding the brand’s luxury standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistency, presentation, quality and flavour of all dishes.
• Design and develop seasonal menus covering Italian, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, Levantine and North African influences.
• Manage food cost, labour cost, inventory, purchasing and waste to meet budget targets.
• Recruit, train, mentor and evaluate kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, local health regulations and Mandarin Oriental food‑safety standards.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management (preferred).
• 2‑3 years experience as Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef, preferably in Forbes Five‑Star, Michelin‑starred or luxury hospitality environments.

Required skills

• HACCP and food‑safety compliance.
• Menu development and recipe standardisation.

What we offer

• Learning & Development programmes tailored to career stages.
• MOstay programme with complimentary nights and discounted rates worldwide.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.