Pastry Chef de Partie - new opening - Winter 2026

ph3Pastry Chef de Partie /h3pMandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina is an upcoming luxury alpine resort set above the iconic mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites. Scheduled to open in Winter 2026, the resort will mark the debut of Mandarin Oriental in one of Italy's most renowned mountain destinations, combining the legendary heritage of the Cristallo with Mandarin Oriental's exceptional service, refined design, and award-winning hospitality. /ppThe resort will feature elegantly appointed rooms and suites, exceptional dining experiences, a world-class Spa Wellness Centre, and curated year-round experiences designed for discerning international travellers seeking the finest alpine luxury. /ppJoining the pre-opening team offers a unique opportunity to help shape one of Europe's most anticipated luxury hotel openings, contributing to the creation of an extraordinary guest experience from day one. /ph3About The Role /h3pBased at Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina, the Pastry Chef de Partie plays an important role in the successful pre-opening and ongoing operation of the resort's pastry kitchen. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef and senior culinary leadership, the role is responsible for managing a designated pastry section and ensuring the highest standards of preparation, presentation, hygiene and consistency. /ph3Pre-Opening Responsibilities /h3ulliSupport the setup and organisation of the pastry kitchen and designated section prior to opening. /liliAssist with menu testing, recipe standardisation, tastings, operational trials and mock services. /liliParticipate in pre-opening training and support the onboarding of junior pastry colleagues. /liliEnsure equipment, tools, ingredients and mise en place are prepared to operational standards. /liliSupport the implementation of food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures. /li /ulh3Operational Responsibilities /h3ulliTake responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the assigned pastry section. /liliPrepare and present desserts, pastries and related products according to approved recipes and Mandarin Oriental standards. /liliEnsure consistency in quality, taste, presentation and portion control. /liliSupervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis within the pastry team. /liliMaintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, food safety and hygiene. /liliMonitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to senior chefs. /liliEnsure correct storage, handling and rotation of ingredients while minimising waste. /liliSupport food cost control through efficient product utilisation and portion management. /liliWork collaboratively with the wider culinary brigade to ensure smooth service. /liliPerform any other reasonable duties assigned by senior culinary leadership. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliProfessional culinary or pastry qualification is preferred. /liliMinimum 2-3 years' experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Demi Chef de Partie within a luxury five-star hotel or fine dining environment. /liliPrevious pre-opening experience is considered an advantage. /liliStrong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking and dessert presentation techniques. /liliGood understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards. /liliStrong organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. /liliPassion for pastry, creativity and continuous professional development. /liliGood teamwork and communication skills. /liliGood command of English; Italian is considered an advantage. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr