Job Description

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our Food & Beverage Culinary team.

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.

The 178-room Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is situated in one of the prime spots in the southern city, in the stunning UpperHills building, with a panoramic perspective of the city’s soaring skyline and lush parklands. With easy downtown access, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has a total of eight restaurants and bars, including a gourmet Cantonese outlet helmed by acclaimed celebrity Chef Fei, as well as a best-in-class Spa and Wellness facilities including a dramatic indoor swimming pool. Well known for its uncompromising levels of personalised and bespoke services, Mandarin oriental, Shenzhen was recognised as the first Forbes travel guide five-star hotel of the city.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen within the Food & Beverage Division in Shenzhen, the Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for assisting in running the assigned kitchen efficiently and effectively. He/she is to ensure that the agreed quality, hygiene and other standards are kept or surpassed at all times. The Pastry Chef de Partie reports to the Pastry Sous Chef.

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

• Liaise and communicate with other Chef De Partie and Section leaders on any inter departmental requirements
• Be firm and critical to subordinates and promptly correct any deviations, mistakes, intolerable behavior, or appearance of colleagues
• Inspect all refrigerated and non-refrigerated food storage areas to ensure appropriate stock rotation. Ensure any out-of-stock items are being immediately reported
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the department head

As Pastry Chef de Partie, we expect from you:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant working experience in similar capacity
• Proven Leadership skills with a growth mindset
• A great team player with good communication skills

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.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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