Pastry Sous Chef Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef to join our Pastry 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.

Nestled in the city's heart, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai offers a stunning fusion of modern design with a touch of oriental flair, redefining hospitality standards. With unparalleled views of Dubai's skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the sparkling Arabian Sea, this urban retreat offers 224 luxury Residences and 259 Rooms & Suites.

Going beyond traditional hospitality, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is not just a hotel but a lifestyle destination, offering relaxation, luxury, and memorable experiences.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai within the Pastry section in Dubai, the Sous Chef is responsible to oversee daily pastry operations while ensuring high-quality production, creative menu development, strict hygiene standards, efficient kitchen organization, and strong team leadership. Sous Chef reports to the Pastry Chef.

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

• Oversee day-to-day pastry operations, maintaining strong coordination and communication with the Executive Pastry Chef.

• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal updates, and the creation of new pastries, desserts, and amenities.

• Ensure all pastry items meet hotel standards through consistent quality checks, adherence to recipes, and proper presentation.

• Maintain strict hygiene, HACCP compliance, and effective management of production, storage, and ingredient rotation.

• Handle requisitions, organization of the kitchen, and preparation of a wide range of sweet items for outlets, banquets, and amenities.

• Train, mentor, schedule, and guide pastry team members to support high performance and smooth daily operations.

As a Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• 6-8 year pastry experience in a luxury hotel environment with strong technical skills across pastries, desserts, and amenities.

• Previous Middle East experience, demonstrating adaptability to regional preferences, pace, and operational standards.

• Proven creativity in menu development, seasonal updates, and high-end dessert presentation.

• Strong leadership abilities with experience training, motivating, and guiding a pastry team.

• Excellent organizational skills with a disciplined approach to quality control, recipe adherence, and kitchen hygiene/HACCP compliance.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Executive Pastry Chef and wider culinary team.