Luxury Pastry Sous Chef — Lead Creations & Team

Mandarin Oriental; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale VII Horeca CAO

Career progression in luxury hotel

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted stays at Mandarin Orientalg

Staff meals supplement

Pension fund contribution

Travel allowance €0.21 per km

F&B Discount Card

Discounted health insurance and weekly

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Amsterdam seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in daily pastry operations. You will supervise production, organize workflow, manage inventory and ensure HACCP and allergen standards are met.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence within a luxury hotel environment. Competitive benefits and training are provided in a prestigious brand portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Sous Chef or similar supervisory role in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bakery, and artisan production techniques.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations, HACCP principles, and allergen management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments without compromising quality.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to Mandarin Oriental’s values and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in daily management and supervision of pastry operations.
• Coordinate and supervise pastry production ensuring quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Organize team's daily workflow and efficiently assign tasks.
• Oversee inventory control, storage, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies required for operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and cold chain standards.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of pastry equipment, utensils, and facilities.
• Participate in development of new creations, seasonal offerings, events, and special projects.
• Support cost control, waste reduction, and resource optimization initiatives.
• Train, motivate, and develop the pastry team while promoting a culture of excellence, learning, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, FLHSSE, and Mandarin Oriental procedures and standards.
• Act as a role model within the team, promoting the company’s values and service standards.
• Taking on operational and leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pasary Chef.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Allergen management

Team management

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Amsterdam seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in daily pastry operations. You will supervise production, organize workflow, manage inventory and ensure HACCP and allergen standards are met.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence within a luxury hotel environment. Competitive benefits and training are provided in a prestigious brand portfolio.