Chef de Partie - Pastry

Mandarin Oriental Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Colleague Wellness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Manila, a 5-star luxury hotel, is preparing for its Manila opening in 2026. As Chef de Partie - Pastry, you will lead a pastry section, crafting pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards and supporting the pre-opening team with menu execution and training.

You will mentor junior cooks, work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef, and help ensure mise en place, stock control, and strict hygiene in a dynamic pre-opening kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pastry, desserts, breads, and chocolates.
• Strong creative flair with attention to detail and presentation.
• Good leadership and communication skills to guide junior colleagues.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of your pastry section, ensuring high-quality pastries, desserts and baked items.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef and Sous Chef to execute menus and presentation standards.
• Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, chocolates and other pastry creations.
• Mentor Commis Chefs and junior colleagues, providing hands-on training.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure ingredients are available for daily operations.
• Monitor stock levels, storage, rotation and waste to maintain cost efficiency.
• Ensure highest standards of hygiene, safety and sanitation in the Pastry Kitchen.
• Support pre-opening preparation including kitchen setup, recipe trials and readiness.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

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 recognized 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.

Mandarin Oriental, Makatiis an upcoming 5-star luxury hotel set within the lush Ayala Triangle Gardens, at the prestigious corner of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Avenue. Scheduled to open in 2026, this landmark development will feature 275 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, offering a refined blend of contemporary design and timeless sophistication. Guests will enjoy an exceptional array of world-class amenities, including a curated selection of restaurants, a stylish bar, a serene pool area, and the brand’s signature spa. Designed to be a sanctuary in the heart of the city, the hotel promises an elevated experience for both leisure and business travelers seeking comfort, excellence, and distinction in Manila.

The Role

As Chef de Partie - Pastry, you will oversee a designated section of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring that all pastries, desserts, and baked creations are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency. You will play an important role in supporting the Pastry leadership team, developing junior colleagues, and contributing to exceptional culinary experiences during this exciting pre-opening phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of your assigned section within the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring consistent and high-quality preparation of pastries, desserts, and baked items.

• Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and Sous Chef to execute menus, recipes, and presentation standards that reflect Mandarin Oriental's commitment to culinary excellence.

• Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, chocolates, and other pastry creations while maintaining exceptional standards of taste, texture, and presentation.

• Guide and mentor Commis Chefs and junior colleagues, providing hands-on training and ensuring adherence to established recipes, preparation techniques, and quality standards.

• Maintain proper mise en place and ensure ingredients and products are prepared and available for efficient daily operations.

• Monitor stock levels, storage, rotation, and inventory within the assigned section while helping to minimize waste and maintain cost efficiency.

• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation are consistently maintained within the Pastry Kitchen.

• Support the pre-opening preparation of the Pastry Kitchen, including kitchen setup, equipment testing, recipe trials, and operational readiness.

• Collaborate closely with culinary and service colleagues to ensure seamless delivery and an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie - Pastry, or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining environment.

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and other pastry preparations.

• Creative flair with a strong eye for detail, presentation, and consistency.

• Good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards.

• A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with the resilience and enthusiasm to thrive in a dynamic pre-opening environment.

Why Join Us?

Mandarin Oriental offers a world-class environment where your expertise, creativity, and leadership will shape the legacy of our return to Manila. You will be part of a dynamic preopening team committed to excellence, innovation, and authentic Asian hospitality.

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.

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