Substitute Banquet Tournant
Mandarin Oriental New
York is looking for a Substitute Banquet Tournant to join our 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 Hotel Group 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.
A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish
oriental flair,
target="_blank">Mandarin Oriental, New York features
href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/accommodation/"
target="_blank">244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breath-taking
views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality.
Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park
and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500 square-foot
href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/luxury-spa/"
target="_blank">Five-Star Mandarin
href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/luxury-spa/"
target="_blank">Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with
a 75-foot lap pool.
In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a
href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork/hotel-venues/meeting-facilities/"
target="_blank">6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls
of windows overlooking Central Park.
About
the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental New York within the Culinary
Department in New York the Substitute Banquet Tournant is responsible for
the day-to-day preparation of meals as dictated by the menu, guests
or management, while maintaining a clean environment and helping out in all
areas to achieve guest satisfaction.
As Substitute
Banquet Tournant, you will be responsible for the following
duties:
To delight our guests and provide The Mandarin Experience
by preparing and serving food as dictated by the menu, guests (internal
or external) or management in a clean safe and timely manner. Keep a clean work
area and a positive attitude, helping out wherever necessary to deliver
a product that will exceed our guest’s expectations.
- The ability
to read, write and communicate verbally in English. - The ability
to follow directions and maintain good working relationships with supervisors
and managers. - The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform
procedures. - The ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
and properly in the kitchen. - The ability to utilize the computer system
and to read all orders. - The ability to prepare and present on a timely
basis all foods for meal service. - The ability to respect
and accommodate servers request regarding guests’ preference and requests.
- The ability to handle all types of food and rotate it according
to established procedure. - The ability to work closely with standard
recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality
in production and presentation. - The ability to complete requisitions,
obtains proper signatures, submit, pick up transport and store all items.
- The ability to work standing for up to ten hours in a kitchen
environment. - The ability to clean all work and storage areas.
- The ability to ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
- The
ability to report and handle any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
- The ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees,
providing instruction and encouragement as needed. - The ability
to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation. - The
ability to perform other task or projects as assigned by hotel management
and staff. - The ability to work as a team.
- The ability to work
flexible hours as hotel business changes. - The ability to cook a wide
variety of foods in all modern and classical cooking techniques. - The
ability to work with cutlery in a proficient, safe and swift manner.
NOTE: The above is not an all-inclusive list of job duties
and responsibilities. Mandarin Oriental, New York reserves the right to add,
delete, change or modify the job duties and responsibilities described in
this job description at its discretion with notice.
As
Substitute Banquet Tournant, we expect
from you:
- Ability to work flexible schedule
- High School
Diploma or Equivalent - Two year degree or Apprenticeship
- Up
to Date Sanitation Classes - Minimum of Two Years in the luxury Hotel
Business - Minimum of one year in fine dining food preparation
- Possess a good written and verbal command of the English Language.
- Possess a pleasant and outgoing personality
- Working knowledge
of kitchen equipment - Basic knowledge of mathematics for recipes,
and ordering - Ability to dictate responsibility, pay attention
to detail, handle multiple tasks and show a high level of patience
- Ability to work under high stress conditions
- Stand/Walk 8 – 12
hours a day
Occasionally = 1/3 of the workday, frequently = 2/3
of the workday
Lift or Carry 0-20 pounds frequently
- Lift
or Carry 21-50 pounds occasionally - Lift or Carry 51-100 pounds
occasionally - Bend frequently
- Squat frequently
- Kneel
occasionally - Climb occasionally
- Reach above shoulders
frequently - Perform repetitive hand motions frequently
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. - 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.
Pay
and Benefits:
- Pay $35.42 to $47.23 hourly- commensurate
with experience and the IWA guidelines - A competitive benefits
package -
It is Company policy to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable
accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company.
Colleagues or candidates should direct requests for accommodation to
the Director of People and Culture.
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