Sous Chef, Pastry and Bakery Full Time

The ideal candidate should have UAE experience in a luxury hotel and be capable of assisting the Pastry Chef to ensure the smooth operation of the Pastry kitchen, while maintaining all areas to Mandarin Oriental standards.

Responsibilities

• The ability to schedule all pastry colleagues.
• The ability to communicate regularly with the Executive Pastry Chef to achieve an excellent rapport throughout the food production department and in developing new menu items.
• The ability to requisition all items needed for the following day from the food storeroom, non-food storeroom and stewarding department.
• The ability to ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed and the pastry shop is always clean, neat and orderly.
• The ability to ensure all equipment is in full working order.
• The ability to ensure a superior production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities.
• The ability to ensure an adequate supply of all products prepared on a timely basis.
• The ability to prepare exciting and appealing petit fours and mignardises.
• The ability to establish standard recipes and ensure the compliance with them.
• The ability to make show pieces as needed.
• The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.
• The ability to have a full working knowledge of halal food, service and preparation.
• The ability to execute Alternative Cuisine.
• The ability to be certified in Food Service Sanitation.