Pastry & Bakery Junior Sous Chef

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Turkey, Istanbul
Job Description

As "Pastry & Bakery Junior Sous Chef", you will be responsible
for the following duties:

  • To check standard recipes
    ensuring proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality
  • To
    write daily food requisitions and kitchens transfers in order to achieve
    the stock rotation desired
  • To ensure that there is a sufficient supply
    of chinaware for banquet functions, cocktail parties, etc.
  • To check
    food preparation, cost, quality, quantity and portion control daily
  • To
    report any problems, failures of machines or small equipment and so on as soon
    as possible
  • To inspect all refrigerated areas and ensure regular
    turnover of food items
  • To liaise with other Sous Chefs and Chef de
    Cuisines regarding items or staff needed from other departments
  • To
    be present and assist with the preparation of food
  • To check existing
    stocks and prepare supply requisition forms daily
  • To report any
    out-of-stock items immediately to superiors
  • To be responsible for
    the direct supervision of all colleagues in the department
  • To liaise
    with Outlet Managers and Headwaiters
  • To arrange and plan colleagues
    for outside catering functions and buffet attendance
  • To organize
    and attend daily line-up meetings for colleagues, manage the meetings in
    the absence of Chef de Cuisine

As "Pastry &
Bakery Junior Sous Chef", we expect from you:

  • To minimize
    wastage and spoilage by monitoring occupancy forecasts
  • To understand,
    participate and encourage colleagues to save cost and prevent wastage (water,
    electricity, breakage, etc.)
  • To support the company’s philosophy
    and company culture using Legendary Quality Experiences daily to ensure Guest
    Satisfaction and the achievement of our Mission Statement
  • To support
    the company’s philosophy and company culture using Guiding Principles
    and D.E.L.I.G.H.T as part of ensuring Guest Satisfaction and the achievement
    of our Mission Statement
  • To liaise with the Back of House team
    to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained, i.e. machinery,
    small equipment, floors, refrigerators, etc.
  • To carry out quarterly,
    bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
  • To carry out any
    other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned.
  • To carry out any
    other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Department Head.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a well-known luxury hotel group. It was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, under the Jardine Matheson Group. The group's brand logo is a folding fan with 11 segments. In 2025, the group upgraded its brand identity with a modern fan design, simplified text, and custom fonts, while also introducing new colors like celadon green and launching a new member app. As of 2025, the group operates 43 hotels in 27 countries and regions and manages several residential projects.