Demi Chef de Partie – Bakery

About the role

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai is seeking a skilled Demi Chef de Partie to join its bakery team, delivering high‑quality baked goods that meet world‑class standards of taste, presentation, and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing and baking breads, pastries, and other items, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Monitor stock and inventory, place requisitions, and minimise waste.
• Collaborate on new recipe development and support broader kitchen operations as needed.
• Uphold health, food safety, and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and UAE Municipality requirements.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a bakery of a 5‑star hotel or high‑end restaurant.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Creative, passionate about baking and comfortable working in a team‑oriented environment.

Required skills

• Baking
• Dough handling
• Proofing
• HACCP and food safety practices

What we offer

• Learning & development programmes and global mobility (MOstay) benefits.
• Health and wellness programmes, comfortable accommodation, duty transportation and meals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with UAE industry standards.