Pizza Chef – Senior Sous Chef
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Pizza Chef – Senior Sous Chef
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Operates luxury hotels and residences globally
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Pizza Chef - Senior Sous Chef to join our Culinary team, for season 2027.
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.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.
About the job
Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Culinary Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Pizza Chef - Senior Sous Chef leads the Pizza Sapienza by Daniele Cason culinary team, follows and oversees recipe execution, demonstrates expertise in pizza dough preparation, and ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety. The Pizza Chef - Senior Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef.
As Pizza Chef - Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Oversee the daily operation of the pizza station, ensuring full compliance with company policies, hotel standards, and operating procedures.
Prepare and manage all pizza production, including dough and sauces, while ensuring cooking stations are properly sanitized, stocked, and equipped.
Lead, train, and support culinary team members to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to Executive Chef standards across all dishes.
Monitor food production, inventory, supplies, equipment maintenance, and monthly par stock adjustments to maintain efficient operations and profitable food costs.
Conduct quality control checks on all pizzas and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety throughout the kitchen.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef, F&B leadership, restaurant managers, and kitchen teams on menu development, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental teamwork.
As Pizza Chef - Senior Sous Chef, we expect from you:
Valid EU Passport or Hellenic Residence Permit.
Globally recognized Culinary Qualification.
3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Fluency in English.
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.
Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
Accommodation.
Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
Uniform and laundry of uniform.
Private Medical Insurance.
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Operates luxury hotels and residences globally
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates a collection of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences around the world. Each property reflects the group’s oriental heritage and sense of place, delivering upscale accommodations and service to guests. The group’s core product is the management and operation of high-end hotels and residences; its properties typically feature refined design, premium amenities, and personalized guest experiences. The brand differentiates itself through its distinctive combination of luxury standards and oriental charm, with a focus on exceptional facilities, attentive staff, and consistent quality across locations, supported by a pipeline of new developments in desirable markets. The goal is to be widely recognized as the best global luxury hotel group by providing 21st-century luxury with oriental charm, growing through selective expansion while maximizing long-term profitability and shareholder value.
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