Summary: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid seeks an Executive Chef with a passion for gastronomy, team leadership, and service excellence to inspire their team and exceed guest expectations. Highlights: 1. Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring highest standards of quality 2. Design and implement innovative culinary concepts aligned with hotel identity 3. Manage, train, and motivate kitchen team, fostering excellence and collaboration With more than 350 colleagues, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is looking for an **Executive Chef** with a strong passion for gastronomy, team leadership and service excellence, capable of inspiring the team and exceeding guests’ expectations. The Company Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel groups, renowned for creating exceptional guest experiences in each of its hotels and resorts. The Group currently operates, or has under development, more than 40 hotels with over 11,000 rooms in 25 countries, located in some of the world’s most important business and leisure destinations. The Hotel Renowned Parisian designers Gilles \& Boissier have created a sophisticated residential design for the hotel’s 100 rooms and 53 suites, including several unique specialty suites featuring design elements inspired by the hotel’s historical connection with the city, Spanish culture and art. Following a stunning and meticulous restoration celebrating the pioneering spirit of César Ritz, combined with its prestigious central location, five restaurants and bars overseen by one of Spain’s most celebrated chefs, and exceptional leisure and wellness facilities, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid stands as one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels in the city. Responsibilities * Lead and oversee the daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation and service across all hotel dining outlets. * Design, develop and implement innovative culinary concepts aligned with the hotel’s gastronomic identity. * Manage, train and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and professional development. * Ensure compliance with all company standards regarding quality, hygiene and food safety. * Oversee inventory management, cost control and efficient use of departmental resources. * Work closely with other departments to ensure an exceptional dining experience for all guests. * Review and evaluate the performance of the food offering and propose improvements to drive both guest satisfaction and business performance. * Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal food safety procedures. Requirements * Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or related field. * Proven experience in **Executive Chef position**, preferably within luxury hotels or high\-end restaurants. * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Passion for culinary excellence and delivering memorable guest experiences. * Ability to work in a dynamic, high\-demand and results\-driven environment. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * High level of Spanish and English is required. If you are passionate about hospitality and gastronomy and would like to develop your career within a dynamic **Food \& Beverage** environment, we invite you to apply. **We are fans, are you?**