Chef (Fixed-Term Intermittent Contract)

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Job Summary: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is seeking a Chef to prepare and present culinary products, ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene. Key Highlights: 1. You will be part of a team at an iconic luxury hotel. 2. You will contribute to an exceptional gastronomic offering. 3. You will have the opportunity for continuous professional growth and development. Chef (Fixed-Term Intermittent Contract) * JR\-05071 * Culinary / Kitchen * Full time * Seasonal * Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Add To Favourites View Favourites **Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid** Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is looking to hire a **Chef** to join its **F\&B** team. Are you a master of your craft? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, acting with integrity and respect while contributing to collective success? Do you embrace a mindset of continuous improvement? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences, located in strategic global destinations. The Group is renowned for creating unique properties, delivering legendary service inspired by Asian heritage and contemporary luxury experiences. **Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid** is an iconic five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of the capital. This Belle Époque palace, situated in the famous Art Triangle, blends over a century of history with contemporary elegance, offering refined service, an exceptional gastronomic offering, and thoughtfully curated experiences for both leisure and business guests. **About the Role** Based at **Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid**, within the **Kitchen Department** in Madrid, the **Chef** supports the preparation, cooking, and presentation of culinary products, ensuring all dishes meet Mandarin Oriental’s standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene. This role reports to the **Station Chef**, and in their absence, to the **First or Second Chef**. **As a Chef, your key responsibilities will include:** * Preparing, seasoning, and plating dishes according to technical specifications and departmental standards. * Supporting various Food & Beverage outlets as required by operational needs. * Performing mise en place and assisting with service across different kitchen stations. * Ensuring proper handling, storage, and utilization of ingredients. * Maintaining cleanliness and proper condition of work areas, equipment, and utensils. * Complying with Food Hygiene Regulations, HACCP, Safe \& Sound, and FLHSSE standards. * Collaborating respectfully and effectively with all hotel teams. **As a Chef, we expect you to have:** * Minimum two years’ prior experience in professional kitchens within luxury hospitality environments. * Technical knowledge of culinary preparation and quality standards. * Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate responsibility, and pay close attention to detail. * Capacity to remain calm and efficient under pressure. * Commitment to excellence and to Mandarin Oriental’s values. **Our Commitment and Benefits** **Learning \& Development.** Your success is our success. We develop tailored learning and development programs aligned with different stages of your career, fostering continuous growth. **MOstay.** When you work as hard as our teams do, it’s important to unwind. As part of the \#MOfamily, you can stay at our hotels worldwide with complimentary nights and preferential rates for yourself and your loved ones. **Health \& Colleague Wellness.** Achieving balance between personal and professional life is essential. Your well-being matters to us. We offer a broad range of global health benefits and wellness programs, including access to on-site physiotherapy sessions. **Retirement \& Security.** When you demonstrate commitment, we respond. We provide retirement plans based on tenure and position, along with a Social Fund, flexible compensation options — including DKV access — as well as internal events and team-building activities. **Local Benefits.** Additionally, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meals during your shift, uniform, and laundry service. **Salary.** Salary package in accordance with the Madrid Hospitality Collective Agreement. **We Are Fans.** **Are you?**