Pastry Sous Chef

This position reports to the Executive Pastry Chef
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In addition, you will contribute to team development, operational excellence, and the efficient management of resources within the pastry department.

• Supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in the daily management and supervision of pastry operations.
• Coordinating and supervising pastry production, ensuring consistency in quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Organizing the team's daily workflow and efficiently assigning tasks.
• Overseeing inventory control, storage, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies required for operations.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and cold chain standards.
• Ensuring the proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of pastry equipment, utensils, and facilities.
• Participating in the development of new creations, seasonal offerings, events, and special projects.
• Supporting cost control, waste reduction, and resource optimization initiatives.
• Training, motivating, and developing the pastry team while promoting a culture of excellence, learning, and teamwork.
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, FLHSSE, and Mandarin Oriental procedures and standards
• Acting as a role model within the team, promoting the company’s values and service standards
• Taking on operational and leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef

• Previous experience as a Pastry Sous Chef, Junior Pastry Sous Chef, or in a similar supervisory role, preferably within luxury hotels or fine dining establishments
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bakery, and artisan production techniques
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations, HACCP principles, and allergen management
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills
• The ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments without compromising quality
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• A strong commitment to Mandarin Oriental’s values and service standards

• A salary in scale VII 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