Pastry Chef de Partie

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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.

Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino

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 is part of the sustainable resort destination of Costa Navarino, a well-established tourism destination which includes 3 other resorts. It comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

Scope of Position:

The Pastry Chef de Partie carries out kitchen duties whilst ensuring smooth, coordinated team effort in the kitchen. He/She ensures that agreed quality, hygiene and standards are kept or surpassed, at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicates any operational problems to the Executive Chef and the Pastry Executive Chef.
• Attends all training sessions arranged by Mandarin Oriental.
• Carries out any external duties such as special events, promotions and demonstrations.
• Ensures that the uniform provided is kept clean, presentable and in good condition, ensuring personal hygiene.
• Works closely with the sous chefs on all day-to-day matters.
• Observes and tests pastries being served.
• Ensures the proper handling of all food items, in accordance with health and hygiene procedures.
• Reports anything that may be considered a health or hygiene hazard.
• Takes into consideration the availability of all pastry items and orders accordingly.
• Participates in receiving and checking incoming goods.
• Performs any other duties as required by the department head and the management from time to time.

Qualifications / Experience:

• EU Passport or valid Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece.
• Globally recognized culinary qualification.
• Degree in Hotel and Catering Management will be considered a plus.
• 4 years of pastry experience.
• Reading, writing and verbal proficiency in English and Greek. 
• Ability to be flexible regarding shifts.

Benefits:

We offer exciting benefits including and not limited to :

• Accommodation provided.
• Medical Private Insurance for all Colleagues.
• Free meals at Colleagues' Dining.
• Laundry of uniforms.
• Colleague recognition and reward program.
• Learning & Development Program.
• Colleague Social events and Wellness programs.
• Workplace Support line that covers all pillars of wellness for colleagues.
• Various discounts provided within the Resort and in the nearby area.
• Task force Opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental.