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:
What you will do
Supervise and coordinate the preparation of pastry food items as per guest orders or as assigned by kitchen management in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
To supervise and coordinate the activities of the pastry employee/s engaged in preparation of desserts, pastries, confections, and ice cream, across the various meal periods.
To participate in the production of said items following the standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef
To keep fellow employees motivated by creating a positive work environment.
To plan production for the pastry department according to the needs of the hotel and pastry kitchen.
To maintain B.E.O. paperwork and order the proper amount of supplies and product needed for the daily operation.
To ensure the correct and approved recipe are distributed to the fellow employees.
To demonstrate and use proper time management skills.
To train the staff using the proper methods of production as approved by the Executive Pastry Chef.
To produce centerpieces (when required) in a timely manner using the following methods: sugar, pastillage and chocolate, modeling chocolate, royal icing, croccant, marzipan and the like.
To ensure the training and execution of proper usage, maintenance and cleaning of all pastry equipment such as: spatulas, mixers, various knives, blenders, food processors, pastry bags, ovens, sheeter and any other equipment inclusive of work surfaces.
To ensure the requisitioning of supplies and equipment and see that they are delivered and properly stored.
To participate in the production of all items in the pastry kitchen.
To assist the assistant Executive Pastry Chef in developing new menu items.
To produce and supervise the production of all tasting menus.
To ensure and maintain pastry kitchen in a clean and organized manner following the proper sanitation guidelines and train fellow colleagues to do likewise.
To properly store unused ingredients for further use.
To produce wedding and other special occasion cakes when necessary.
To understand yeasted products, laminated dough, basic and advanced pastry techniques, basic and advanced décor techniques as well as mass production methods.
To understand written instructions and diagrams.
To fill in on any shift as needed according to the expectations of the pastry kitchen and hotel.
To understand and perform the use of various scales and other measuring equipment such as: measuring cups and spoons.
To visualize how finished product will look or how buffet setup, live stations etc operate.
To be able to convert formulas to ensure proper yields.
To know when products are incorrect and fix them or use another.
Accept full responsibility for managing any activity in the absence of the managers in Pastry in a fast paced high quality operation.
To ensure all equipment is in full working order.
To work closely with all chefs and service staff in relation to the pastry kitchen dessert.
What you bring
2-3 years of Pastry experience in a similar role in a five star luxury hotel
Working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, and COSHH
The ability to speak English fluently
Passion for pastry and baking
Strong work ethic and ability to work as a team
What we offer:
Complimentary accommodation on full board basis in a high quality, well-resourced compound with Wi-Fi internet
Complimentary nights at other FS Hotels worldwide
Opportunities to learn and grow with online and offline trainings
Regular social and sports events
Paid home leave with flight tickets
Complimentary employee meals and Uniforms
Health & medical insurance benefits
Free transportation to and from work with Wi-Fi internet access
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Work Authorization
Hotel will apply for the work authorization for the successful candidate
We look forward to receiving your application!
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