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Sous Chef - Pastry
Role summary
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The Sous Chef – Pastry supports the Pastry Chef in managing daily pastry production, ensuring consistently high standards across desserts, breads, cakes and other baked products. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of pastry experience in a luxury hotel or fine-dining environment, strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to lead and train junior colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to be creative, organized and hands-on, with excellent attention to detail and time management. They should maintain quality and presentation standards, control ingredients and costs, coordinate effectively with other kitchen departments, and remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is a luxury hotel located in Central, one of the city’s most prestigious commercial and shopping districts. It is part of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, an internationally recognized hospitality company known for refined service, elegant design and high standards in food and beverage, guest care and wellness. The hotel is renowned for its contemporary rooms and suites, personalized service, award-winning restaurants and sophisticated spa facilities. Working there typically involves an international, quality-focused environment with strong emphasis on professionalism, discretion, teamwork and attention to detail. Employees may benefit from structured training, exposure to luxury hospitality operations and opportunities for career development within the wider Mandarin Oriental group. The property serves business travelers, affluent leisure guests and high-profile visitors, making consistency, presentation and service excellence essential in every department.