Pastry Commis de Partie - New opening - Winter 2026

ppPastry Commis Chefbr/Mandarin 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.br/The 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.br/Joining 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.br/ /ph3About The Role /h3br/Based at Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina, the Pastry Commis Chef supports the successful pre-opening and ongoing operation of the resort's pastry kitchen. Reporting to the senior pastry team, the role assists in the preparation and production of high-quality pastry items while developing technical skills and knowledge in accordance with Mandarin Oriental culinary standards.br/As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:br/Pre-Opening Responsibilitiesbr/ulliAssist with the setup and organisation of pastry workstations prior to opening. /liliSupport recipe preparation, menu testing and operational trials. /liliParticipate in pre-opening induction and culinary training programmes. /liliPrepare equipment, utensils, ingredients and mise en place as instructed. /liliFollow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures. /li /ulOperational Responsibilitiesbr/ulliAssist in preparing desserts, pastries, baked goods and mise en place according to approved recipes. /liliFollow instructions from senior pastry chefs and maintain consistent quality and presentation. /liliMaintain clean, organised and hygienic workstations. /liliEnsure proper storage, labelling, handling and rotation of ingredients. /liliAssist with receiving and organising pastry supplies. /liliReport stock shortages and help minimise product waste. /liliDemonstrate willingness to learn pastry techniques and production methods. /liliSupport all pastry sections as operationally required. /liliWork collaboratively with the culinary brigade and maintain a positive professional attitude. /liliPerform any other reasonable duties assigned by senior chefs. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliProfessional culinary or pastry training is preferred. /liliPrevious experience in a professional pastry kitchen is considered an advantage. /liliPrevious pre-opening experience is beneficial but not essential. /liliBasic knowledge of pastry preparation, baking and kitchen operations. /liliGood understanding of food safety and hygiene principles. /liliStrong willingness to learn and develop professionally. /liliAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. /liliPositive attitude, reliability and teamwork skills. /liliGood command of English; Italian is considered an advantage. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr