Sous Chef Pastry - Opening Hotel Mama Shelter Mexico City

Accor; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mama Shelter Mexico City is opening a new pastry kitchen and seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the launch and daily operations. You will drive creative dessert and pastry concepts aligned with the hotel’s concept and seasonal offerings.

You will mentor the pastry team, ensure top quality and food safety, manage inventory and costs, and collaborate with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and bar teams to create memorable guest experiences during this exciting opening phase.

Formación

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, or lifestyle brands.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, bakery operations, plated desserts, and contemporary techniques.
• Experience leading culinary teams and driving pastry concepts.
• Experience with cost control, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Opening experience is a plus with entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Support the launch and daily operation of the pastry kitchen.
• Assist in developing creative dessert, bakery, and pastry menus aligned with hotel concept and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and flavor across all pastry products.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire pastry team members and foster a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and bar teams to create guest experiences.
• Participate in menu tastings, events, promotions, and seasonal activations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training during the hotel opening phase.
• Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Pastry production

Bakery operations

Plated desserts

Contemporary techniques

Team leadership

Food cost management

Descripción del empleo

Sous Chef Pastry - Opening Hotel Mama Shelter Mexico City

• Full-time
• Job-Category: Culinary
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founder of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a director on a daily basis!

They are atypical places, in which everyone feels at home, places resulting from a mix of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions.

Each Mama tells the story of the city they are in, and all the influences mix. We offer our guests a cheerful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price.

More than rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibration: they are real urban refuges, not only aesthetic and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy.

Whatever your role, we're all here to make the guest experience as unforgettable as possible. Our mission: to bring small moments of happiness to people.

Our growth allows us to give our teams great careers by developing internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diploma or years of experience.

Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021.

What You’ll Do

• Support the launch and daily operation of the pastry kitchen.
• Assist in developing creative dessert, bakery, and pastry menus that align with the hotel's concept and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and flavor across all pastry products.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire pastry team members, creating a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and bar teams to create memorable guest experiences.
• Participate in menu tastings, special events, promotions, and seasonal activations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training during the hotel opening phase.
• Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or Senior Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel, lifestyle hospitality brand, or high-end restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, bakery operations, plated desserts, and contemporary techniques.
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams.
• Passion for innovation, trends, and elevated guest experiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Understanding of food cost management, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Opening experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and entrepreneurial mindset are even more important.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You bring creativity and energy to everything you do.
• You love transforming ideas into memorable experiences.
• You are hands-on, approachable, and lead by example.
• You embrace change and enjoy building something new.
• You believe great hospitality starts with great teamwork.
• You are passionate about craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.