Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our Pastry & Bakery 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 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.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open-air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai within the Pastry & Bakery, the Chef de Partie is responsible to assist the Junior Pastry Chef in supervising and running the Pastry Kitchen and on demand in any other areas of the culinary operation.

As Chef de Partie in Pastry and Bakery, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• The Chef de Partie’s mission is to take full responsibility for the food quality & presentation of the corresponding kitchen and on demand to assist other areas of the culinary operation.
• Supervise his kitchen section and cooperate with the other sections within the kitchen.
• Responsible to comply at all times with the standard quality requirements, stock management and techniques.
• The Chef de Partie should monitor and control the food quality, setup/ presentation/buffet presentation and timely delivery of the dishes in corresponding kitchen.
• Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.
• Ensure that the dishes are prepared in the most authentic way as standards set and agreed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• The Chef de Partie has to ensure that agreed quality, hygiene and other standards are kept or surpassed at all times by himself and his subordinates.
• Encourage proactive, efficient and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division in order to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Responsible for the ordering and requesting of the ingredients on a daily basis.
• Oversee and follow through the food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Safe & Sound and through the local UAE Municipality rules and regulation.
• Ensure that Mandarin Oriental Jumeira’s grooming and appearance standards are implemented and maintained at all times to reflect an image of professionalism and care.

• Monitor and follow through on any requirements of VIP guests who are dining in the rooms as well as for special dietary requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.

• Communicate Rules & Regulations to all colleagues by using the Colleague Handbook and any other appropriate documents.

• Facilitation and attending of daily shift briefings and attending monthly communication meetings within culinary outlet.

• Effectively control cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchens and stewarding area at all times and support daily checks done by their supervisors.

• Assist Chef de Cuisine to conduct regular hands on dish training to ensure food knowledge and cooking methods are always up to date.
• Share the specific knowledge and recipes on Banquet dishes with all related colleagues.

• Give constructive feedback to the Pastry Chef during annual appraisals for Demi Chef de Partie and Cook I & II.

• Assist Pastry Chef to ensure the food safety related administration are compliance with the standard and being followed accordingly.
• Follow all procedures, policies and practices with regard to the Jardine audit related requirements for the culinary department.
• Assist the Pastry Chef in other administrative matters for the outlet.
• Support other outlets for any events if required.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Pastry Chef.
• Solid Knowledge in preparing, cooking, presenting dishes.
• Excellent knowledge of using various relevant cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to work long hours with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Able to create a variety of chocolate confections, such as chocolate truffles, bonbons, chocolate bars, chocolate-covered fruit, and more.
• Strong Background about plated desert, banquet operation.
• Assist with the ordering of stock and checking the quality and quantity on receipt
• Basic knowledge about the customize cake.
• Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc.
• Proven ability to successfully support, motivate and lead a large and diverse team.
• Able to use documented performance management systems and handling disciplinary processes with guidance of the Pastry Chef.
• Perform job with attention to details and the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.

As Chef de Partie in Pastry and Bakery, we expect from you: 

• High School qualification or equivalent.
• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary arts is preferred. Experience as Chef de Partie in a high-volume restaurant or catering company with highest levels of service is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a 5-star hotel or free-standing restaurant environment.
• International work experience in at least two of the following regions: Asia, Europe, North America and preferably Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP.
• Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent.

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.

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