Pastry Chef

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra

Looking for a Pastry Chef to join our Culinary Team.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Puerto Portals, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra pulses with the vibrant spirit of Mallorca. Here, subtle and emotional luxury seamlessly blend with the island’s natural beauty and energy, offering a place where inspiration flows effortlessly.

Based at Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, as Pastry Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all day‑to‑day operations of the pastry and bakery section, including the preparation of cakes, cookies, pies and bread, following both traditional and modern recipes.

• Develop and innovate new desserts to enhance the hotel’s menu and engage guests.
• Decorate pastries with various icings and techniques to ensure visually appealing presentations.
• Manage inventory: monitor stock levels and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Ensure full compliance with health, hygiene and safety regulations within the pastry area.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Train and mentor pastry team members, fostering skill development and high performance.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure efficiency and cleanliness.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings, bringing creativity and innovation to the culinary experience.

• Culinary school or university degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.

• Baking Techniques:
  Mastery of fundamental baking methods.
• Flavor Development:
  Creating innovative and balanced flavor combinations.
• Patisserie Expertise:
  Skilled in preparing a variety of pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods.
• Chocolate & Sugar Artistry:
  Crafting intricate designs with chocolate and sugar.
• Food Safety (HACCP):
  Ensuring a clean, sanitary workspace and compliance with food safety standards.
• Menu Development:
  Collaborating with chefs to design and update menus.
• Dessert Plating:
  Presenting desserts in a visually appealing and elegant manner.

• Learning & Development:
  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 attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & 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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