Pastry Sous Chef

About Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental is an award-winning owner and operator of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences globally. Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh, located in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offers high standards of luxury, combining timeless elegance, a central location, panoramic views, and signature service.

Role Overview: Pastry Sous Chef

The Pastry Sous Chef is based within the Culinary Department at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing all operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the main Pastry production kitchens, including Banquet, In-Room Dining, and the Mandarin Cake Shop, as well as all related Food and Beverage outlets. The position requires 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all learning and development activities within the department.
• Conduct On The Job trainers and trainings.
• Conduct Group Training Technique trainers and trainings.
• Update and maintain a complete Training Matrix for the department.
• Update and maintain Job Description and Job Specification Matrix for the department.
• Hold monthly meetings with colleagues to address concerns and share departmental and hotel information.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management, related to hotel operational activities.
• Adhere to the principle of the 5Ps 'Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance' for all activities.

Operational and Administrative Duties

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing operational and administrative aspects of the Main Pastry production kitchens (including Banquet, In-Room Dining, Mosaic, Mandarin Cake Shop), prioritizing engagement based on business volumes.
• Create and maintain synergy between Outlets and Main Production Pastry and Bakery kitchens to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in planning menus, prices, and promotional events for Banquet and all restaurants to maximize revenue.
• Support the Restaurant Manager in accommodating special requests, including dietary requirements.
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in ensuring pastry recipe costings are current and aligned with selling prices.
• Provide support to Banquet for events or outside catering with manpower or pastry dishes as required.
• Stay updated with the latest food trends in the Food & Beverage industry to ensure pastry offerings meet or exceed international standards.

Experience and Location

This role requires 0-1 years of experience in a relevant culinary position. The Pastry Sous Chef will be based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working full-time at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh.