Pastry Chef de Partie

Mandarin Oriental; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale VI

Career progression

Learning & development

Staff meals

Pension contribution

Travel allowance

F&B Discount Card

Health insurance

Yoga sessions

Uniform/laundry service

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Amsterdam is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead a designated section of our Pastry Kitchen, delivering high-quality dishes in line with recipes and standards. Under the Executive Pastry Chef, you’ll mentor junior staff, ensure HACCP hygiene, and collaborate with Taiko, Ottolenghi, Lounge and Banqueting teams.

You’ll bring at least two years’ recent pastry experience, a passion for quality, and ability to work evenings and weekends in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Recent/current experience in pastry kitchen, at least two years.
• Experience in (hotel) pastry kitchens is preferred.
• Passion for quality and a strong cooking mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with other culinary teams.
• Good knowledge of hygiene codes and HACCP regulations.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen section, overseeing all aspects of pastry production.
• Deliver high-quality dishes in line with recipes and standards.
• Maintain highest levels of hygiene and cost control in pastry operations.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to junior kitchen staff, guiding their development.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

English proficient

Evening & weekend shifts

Job description

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.
As Pastry Chef de Partie you will be responsible for the following duties:

• You will be supervising the day-to-day operation of a designated section within the kitchen, overseeing all aspects of food production;
• Delivering highest levels of quality and precision, preparing dishes in line with recipes and standards;
• Maintaining highest levels of hygiene and cost control;
• You will act as a role model and mentor to the junior members in the kitchen brigade, guiding and supporting them in their development.

The Pastry kitchen of the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is responsible for all sweet and savory items for our guests. From this kitchen, you work together with Taiko, Ottolenghi, Lounge, In Room Dining and Banqueting.
Under the supervision of our Executive Pastry Chef, you have the freedom to experiment and try out new flavours and combinations of products, to raise the bar of our offerings.
As Pastry Chef De Partie We Expect From You

• Recent/current experience in the same position to that of Pastry Chef de Partie for at least two years;
• Experience through either education or experience in (hotel) pastry kitchens;
• A passionate and quality-driven approach to cooking;
• Teamwork, being able to work closely with other culinary teams;
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken);
• Familiar with hygiene code and HACCP regulations;
• Ability to work evenings and weekend shifts.

Our Commitment To You

• A salary in scale VI of the Horeca CAO;
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions;
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career;
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group;
• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50% contribution to your pension fund;
• Travel allowance of €0,21 per kilometer for distances of 5 kilometers or more;
• F&B Discount Card – discounts at restaurants at high-end hotels in Amsterdam;
• Discounted collective health insurance and weekly yoga sessions with our personal trainers.

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