Junior Sous Chef (Chocolate)

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is looking for a Junior Sous Chef (Chocolate) to join our Pastry Kitchen 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 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, 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 iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the epitome of contemporary luxury combined with Oriental heritage. Having delighted guests with award-winning services and impressive facilities for 60 years, it is a much-loved address for those seeking an exclusive sanctuary in the heart of the city. The hotel’s spacious rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the renowned Victoria Harbour and the city’s skyline. A collection of nine outstanding restaurants and bars, including two that hold Michelin Star status, a luxurious club lounge, a Shanghainese-inspired holistic spa, an indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness centre, make Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong the quintessential “home away from home” for discerning leisure and business travellers alike.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong within Kitchen Department in Hong Kong, the Junior Sous Chef (Chocolate) is responsible for assisting the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Executive Pastry Chef to ensure sufficient and high quality food is prepared and displayed as mandated by the Executive Chef in order to acquire maximum customer satisfaction and profitability.  The Junior Sous Chef reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

As Junior Sous Chef (Chocolate), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas and clean their stations after every service
• Follow procedure and ensure safe and proper use of equipment at all times and to instruct this to all culinary associates
• Adhere to all the standards of food handling, production, preparation, portioning and presentation.

As Junior Sous Chef (Chocolate), we expect from you:

• 5 years relevant experience in similar capacity with Pastry experience;
• Self-motivated and responsible;
• Independent and able to work under pressure.

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.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right worklife 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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