Executive Pastry Chef

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam is looking for an Executive Pastry 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.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, within the Culinary department, the Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry kitchen, overseeing the creation of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Ensure the highest standards of quality, creativity, and presentation, while managing the pastry team and inventory. The Executive Pastry Chef reports to the Director of Kitchen Operations. 

As an Executive Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead and manage all pastry and bakery operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Design and execute innovative dessert menus aligned with the restaurant’s concept and seasonal availability.
• Supervise, train, and mentor pastry colleagues, fostering skill development and teamwork.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations.
• Oversee inventory control, ordering, and cost management to meet budget goals.
• Ensure efficient production schedules and timely execution of all pastry items.
• Supporting the team thanks to trainings and regular feedback in order to improve the employee performance and compliance with the brand standards and local, regional and national legal safety regulations.
• Leading the daily Mise en Place.

As an Executive Pastry Chef, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional pastry experience, including leadership roles.                                                                 
• Lead all pastry and bakery operations with excellence and consistency.
• Background in high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, or large-scale pastry operations preferred.
  Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a pastry team
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;

Our commitment to you:

• A competitive, market-driven salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions;
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career;
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group;
• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50% contribution to your pension fund;
• Travel allowance of €0,21 per kilometer for distances of 5 kilometers or more;
• F&B Discount Card – discounts at restaurants at high-end hotels in Amsterdam;
• Discounted collective health insurance and weekly yoga sessions with our personal trainers;

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