Luxury Hotel Bakery Lead — Chef de Partie

Mandarin Oriental Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Makati is preparing a 5-star luxury hotel opening in 2026. The Chef de Partie - Baker will oversee the bakery section, ensuring breads, pastries, and viennoiseries meet high standards while maintaining safety and inventory control.

The role supports menu development and collaborates with the Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef. We seek a Diploma-holding baker with 2-3 years in luxury or high-volume settings, strong HACCP knowledge, and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry Arts, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen, preferably in a luxury hotel, high-volume restaurant, or upscale bakery.
• Strong knowledge of bread making, pastry production, cake preparation, and bakery techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen colleagues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked products to the highest quality standards.
• Manage the daily operations of the bakery section and ensure all products are prepared in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Monitor bakery production schedules to meet operational and guest requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients and finished products following HACCP and food safety standards.
• Conduct quality checks on all bakery items before service and presentation.
• Assist in menu development, seasonal offerings, and recipe enhancements as directed by the Sous Chef or Executive Pastry Chef.
• Control food costs by minimizing waste and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels and submit requisitions for bakery ingredients and supplies as required.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the bakery section, equipment, and workstations.
• Train, guide, and support junior colleagues and commis chefs within the bakery team.
• Ensure compliance with all hotel policies, health and safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Work closely with other kitchen sections to support banquet, restaurant, and special event operations.
• Report equipment issues and maintenance requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Bread making

Pastry production

Food safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Education

Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry Arts, or a related field

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Makati is preparing a 5-star luxury hotel opening in 2026. The Chef de Partie - Baker will oversee the bakery section, ensuring breads, pastries, and viennoiseries meet high standards while maintaining safety and inventory control.

The role supports menu development and collaborates with the Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef. We seek a Diploma-holding baker with 2-3 years in luxury or high-volume settings, strong HACCP knowledge, and a passion for culinary excellence.