The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences located in prime destinations around the world. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides 21st-century luxury with oriental charm. Above all, Mandarin Oriental is renowned for creating unique hotels through distinctive design and a strong sense of place, luxury hotels right for their time and place. The Group regularly receives international recognition and awards for quality management and legendary service hospitality.

A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breath-taking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality. Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500 square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a 6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park. Located in Columbus Circle’s Deutsche Bank Center, Mandarin Oriental, New York is in an idyllic location just steps away from world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, including the Broadway Theater District, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the shops of Columbus Circle.

As a pastry chef at Mandarin Oriental, you will support the company's philosophy and culture through the use of Pillars of Legendary Quality Experiences to ensure guest satisfaction and the achievement of our mission statement. You will consult with the Executive Pastry Chef and other chefs to plan menus, demonstrating thorough knowledge of pastry arts and techniques, and apply classic pastry baking techniques when preparing pastries.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing daily inspections of dry storage, walk-in refrigerator, and freezers to ensure cleanliness and proper storage of pastry items.
• Operating and using pastry equipment safely and effectively.
• Preparing sauces, batters, dough, garnishes, breads, sweets, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fresh fruit jams, chocolates, etc.
• Executing all pastry orders and accommodating special requests.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with other employees and providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Responding properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene standards.

We require a minimum of two years in the luxury hotel business and fine dining pastry preparation. You should possess a pleasant and outgoing personality, as well as a good command of the English language.

Physical requirements include the ability to stand or walk for 8-12 hours a day, lift or carry weights between 0-100 pounds, and perform tasks in extreme temperature ranges.

Please note that Mandarin Oriental, New York reserves the right to add, delete, change, or modify the job duties and responsibilities described in this job description at its discretion.

• Pay range of $33.23 to $44.31 per hour.
• Access to luxurious amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious hotel environment.

• Minimum of two years in the luxury hotel business.
• Minimum of two years in fine dining pastry preparation.
• Good written and verbal command of the English language.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of the pastry arts.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics for recipes and ordering.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and handle multiple tasks.