Junior Sous Chef - Bakery

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the Bakery Kitchen. Based in Dubai, you will assist with preparing a wide range of baked goods, ensure adherence to recipes and presentation standards, and contribute to the creative development of new pastries under the Head Baker.

Candidates should bring 5–7 years of culinary experience in baking and pastry, strong baking techniques, and excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in the culinary industry, with a focus on baking and pastry.
• Familiarity with the Middle East market is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough handling, and pastry preparation.
• Highly organized and efficient, especially in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about the baking and pastry arts.
• Excellent communicator and team player, with flexibility for varied working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing a range of baked goods ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards
• Support daily bakery operations including inventory ordering and equipment maintenance
• Collaborate on developing and testing new recipes and seasonal items
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with hygiene and food safety regulations
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to their skill development
• Help manage production schedules and control food costs to optimize efficiency and reduce waste

Job description

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai within the Bakery Kitchen in Dubai the Junior Sous Chef is responsible to assisting with the preparation and baking of a wide range of products maintaining high standards of quality and consistency and contributing to the creative development of new baked goods Junior Sous Chef reports to Head Baker

As a Junior Sous Chef you will be responsible for the following duties

• Assist in preparing a range of baked goods ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards


• Support daily bakery operations including inventory ordering and equipment maintenance


• Collaborate on developing and testing new recipes and seasonal items


• Maintain cleanliness and comply with hygiene and food safety regulations


• Mentor junior staff and contribute to their skill development


• Help manage production schedules and control food costs to optimize efficiency and reduce waste

Our commitment to you Learning amp Development

Your success is our success We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow continuously MOstay When you work as hard as our colleagues do it s important to take time off As a member of the MOfamily you can stay with us wherever you go in the world The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones Heath amp Colleague Wellness

Colleague Comfort and Convenience

• Benefit from comfortable accommodation a duty transportation and duty meals to ensure your work experience is both enjoyable and hassle-free

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package fully aligned with UAE industry standards to ensure your financial well-being and stability We re Fans Are you

Qualifications

• 5 7 years of experience in the culinary industry, with a focus on baking and pastry.


• Familiarity with the Middle East market is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough handling, and pastry preparation.


• Highly organized and efficient, especially in fast-paced kitchen environments.


• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about the baking and pastry arts.


• Excellent communicator and team player, with flexibility for varied working hours.