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Sous Chef - Pastry

  • JR-08626
  • Food & Beverage
  • Full time
  • The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong is looking for a Sous Chef 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 recognized 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.

 

Intimate, contemporary and stylishly placed in Hong Kong’s financial and fashion address, Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong sets the standard for luxury lifestyle sophistication, offering tranquil retreat for business and leisure travelers alike with its 109 spacious rooms and suites designed by Joyce Wang. Recognized as one of the city’s most premium dining destinations with the triumph of eight Michelin stars on the 7th floor, the Hotel is currently partaking in a transformative project of the LANDMARK complex and poised to elevate exceptional lifestyle experiences in 2026.

 

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong within Pastry Kitchen Department in Hong Kong, the Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in day to day running of the department and production of all food items according to the highest standards. The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

 

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Conduct daily departmental meeting to ensure proper communication and task to be accomplished
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of all colleagues in his dedicated department
  • Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of chinaware for the smooth running of his department
  • Check & liaise at all times with the Chief Steward to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained, i.e. machinery, small equipment, floors, refrigerators, etc.
  • Ensure that all operating equipment is maintained in good working conditions and raise repair and maintenance request when necessary.
  • Must be familiar with all equipment and machinery including safe operation and maintenance
  • Inspect incoming products and ensure proper storage and rotation, as well as daily inspection of dates & odd items in the refrigerators in compliance with SOP & HACCP regulation.
  • Prepare store requisition for supervise approval. Ensure that the received products meet the pre-determined quality and purchasing specifications.
  • Coordinate in timely manner with the Main Kitchen and other Kitchen for production of mise-en-place
  • Prepare duty rosters within his designated department in accordance with business level forecasts
  • Ensure that par stock for mise-en-place is maintained
  • Motivate the kitchen staff, maintain good atmosphere in the kitchen and effective communication between Chefs and keeps supervisor informed of progress and irregularities.

 

As Sous Chef, we expect from you:

  • Minimum 8 years of Fine Dining restaurant experience in Michelin Starred. Experience in international 5-star luxury hotels is considered an advantage.
  • Creative and hands on
  • Well organized and structured
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, open mind of different culture, friendly, approachable and sociable
  • Motivational with enthusiastic character with excellent listening skills
  • Acquire good training and coaching skills
  • Good command in English, knowledge in other languages is an advantage.

 

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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