Pastry Chef

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Palma; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A luxury hotel group in Palma, Spain is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry and bakery operations. Responsibilities include developing innovative desserts, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and collaborating with the kitchen staff. Candidates should have a culinary degree and 2–3 years of experience in luxury hospitality. The position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

Learning & Development programs

Complementary nights and attractive rates via MOstay

Health and wellness benefits

Formación

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.

Responsabilidades

• Overseeing all operations of the pastry and bakery section.
• Developing and innovating new desserts for the hotel’s menu.
• Managing inventory for the pastry section.
• Ensuring compliance with health, hygiene and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff.
• Training and mentoring pastry team members.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Contributing to menu planning and seasonal offerings.

Conocimientos

Baking Techniques

Flavor Development

Patisserie Expertise

Chocolate & Sugar Artistry

Food Safety (HACCP)

Menu Development

Dessert Plating

Educación

Culinary school or university degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra

Looking for a Pastry Chef to join our Culinary Team.

About us

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Puerto Portals, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra pulses with the vibrant spirit of Mallorca. Here, subtle and emotional luxury seamlessly blend with the island’s natural beauty and energy, offering a place where inspiration flows effortlessly.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, as Pastry Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all day‑to‑day operations of the pastry and bakery section, including the preparation of cakes, cookies, pies and bread, following both traditional and modern recipes.

Key duties

• Develop and innovate new desserts to enhance the hotel’s menu and engage guests.
• Decorate pastries with various icings and techniques to ensure visually appealing presentations.
• Manage inventory: monitor stock levels and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Ensure full compliance with health, hygiene and safety regulations within the pastry area.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Train and mentor pastry team members, fostering skill development and high performance.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure efficiency and cleanliness.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings, bringing creativity and innovation to the culinary experience.

Experience and education

• Culinary school or university degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.

Technical skills

• Baking Techniques: Mastery of fundamental baking methods.
• Flavor Development: Creating innovative and balanced flavor combinations.
• Patisserie Expertise: Skilled in preparing a variety of pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods.
• Chocolate & Sugar Artistry: Crafting intricate designs with chocolate and sugar.
• Food Safety (HACCP): Ensuring a clean, sanitary workspace and compliance with food safety standards.
• Menu Development: Collaborating with chefs to design and update menus.
• Dessert Plating: Presenting desserts in a visually appealing and elegant manner.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development: 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 attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & 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.

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