Demi Chef De Partie - Bakery

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie in the Bakery section to deliver exceptional baked goods. You will assist in preparing and baking, ensure recipes are followed precisely, and support kitchen operations while maintaining HACCP and food safety standards.

Minimum 2 years in a similar bakery role in a 5-star setting, with strong baking and dough handling skills. English communication is essential; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary training is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie in bakery of a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Solid knowledge in baking, dough handling, proofing, and finishing; HACCP and food safety practices.
• Excellent English communication; additional languages a plus; team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing and baking high-quality bread, pastries and other baked items.
• Follow ingredients and recipes precisely to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Monitor stock and requisition ingredients; minimize waste.
• Collaborate on new recipes and baked items; support kitchen operations.
• Uphold health, safety and HACCP standards in line with hotel policies.

Skills

Baking

HACCP

Food safety

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary training (advantage)

Job description

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai within the Bakery section in Dubai the Demi Chef de Partie is responsible to carry out and contribute to delivering exceptional baked goods that meet our world-class standards of taste presentation and food safety Demi Chef de Partie reports to Chef de Partie

As a Demi Chef de Partie you will be responsible for the following duties

• Assist the Chef de Partie in the preparation and baking of high-quality bread pastries and other baked items
• Ensure all ingredients and recipes are followed precisely maintaining consistency and excellence
• Monitor stock and inventory levels in your section ensuring timely requisitions and minimal waste
• Collaborate with the team in the development of new recipes and baked items
• Support broader kitchen operations and cross-functional tasks as needed
• Uphold and comply with all health food safety and hygiene standards in line with hotel policies HACCP requirements including those mandated by UAE Municipality

High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary training is an advantage. Minimum of 2 years experience as Demi Chef de Partie in a bakery section of a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant. Solid knowledge and hands-on experience in baking, dough handling, proofing, and finishing. Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety practices. Effective communication skills in English (verbal & written); knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Previous experience in hotel pre-opening or renovation projects is highly desirable. Creativity, passion for baking, and a team-oriented mindset.