Junior Sous Chef - Bakery

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Wellness

Colleague meals

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for our Bakery team. You will assist with preparation and baking, maintain quality standards, and contribute to new product development in a high-end hotel bakery environment.

The role requires 5-7 years of baking/pastry experience, strong baking knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen. Arabic market familiarity is a plus, with a competitive UAE salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in culinary industry with focus on baking and pastry.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough handling and pastry preparation.
• Highly organized and efficient in fast-paced kitchen environments.

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.

Skills

Baking techniques

Pastry preparation

Teamwork & communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Bakery 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 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.

Located within Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai offers an elevated expression of modern hospitality in the heart of the city. Designed by UNStudio, the tower sets a distinctive architectural tone, while the hotel’s 259 guestrooms and suites reflect contemporary, design-led living with panoramic views across the Dubai skyline. The hotel’s dining portfolio includes Yù & Mì, Chitarra, Noia by the Pool, as well as Majestas Group concepts Billionaire, Lion in the Sun and FB1, with forthcoming openings including Osaka, Pavyllon Dubai by Yannick Alléno, and a street-level urban eatery. Additional features include a rooftop helipad, a two-storey spa and wellness sanctuary, landscaped rooftop pools and versatile event spaces. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai are set to open by 2027.

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 beresponsiblefor 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.

As a Junior Sous Chef, weexpectfrom you:

• 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.

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.

• 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 & 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.

• 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.

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