Pastry Sous Chef

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city's biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently looking for a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join the Team

About the role

The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of pastry employees ensuring superior quality and consistency.

What you will do

Support the Executive Pastry Chef in coordinating the selection , training, development, and evaluation of emplo yees in the Pastry Department through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; assist with long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

Assist in the planning and development of recipes, and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration .

Support the Executive Pastry Chef in controlling labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen .

Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality .

Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments .

What you bring

Solid knowledge of pastry, a passion to develop your leadership skills within the hotel industry, creativity and flair.

Coaching skills, proved evidence of good business acumen and a strong work ethic .

Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.

Working advanced culinary and division operations knowledge.

Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in Italian. Fluency in English would be a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

Full time contract - this position is required to work in shifts.

Successful candidates are required to hold legal authorization to work in Italy at the time of application.