Pastry Chef de Partie

1w1 week ago

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Orlando, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, an AAA Five Diamond property, seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie. Powered by passionate people, we deliver luxury with genuine heart to create unforgettable guest experiences. Join our culinary staff to coordinate organization, planning, and quality control in the bake/pastry shop.

Assist in planning and developing menus while ensuring consistent preparation and presentation of all food items. Control labor and operating expenses through effective purchasing and inventory decisions. Maintain sanitation standards set by Four Seasons and regulations, alongside kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Communicate with employees and managers to meet operational needs and foster interdepartmental cooperation. Work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors while inspiring and motivating team members through team-building activities. Demonstrate floor presence to develop the pastry team and contribute to operational success.

Conduct frequent quality checks to uphold food standards and type recipes, cost them, and create efficient spreadsheets. Work across different shifts and pastry kitchen areas to fulfill business needs. Acquire knowledge to meet role expectations and grow within the organization.

Requirements

At least 4 years of culinary experience with 1 year of supervisory experience in a pastry kitchen
Passion for pastry
Creative and innovative
Ability to coordinate organization, planning, and quality control of pastry products
Thorough knowledge of pastry production techniques and presentation standards
Experience in high-volume luxury resort kitchens
Proficiency in recipe costing, inventory management, and spreadsheet creation

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel and ensure correct preparation and presentation of consistent food items
Control labor and operating expenses through effective organization, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
Ensure sanitation standards as set by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance along with kitchen cleanliness
Communicate with employees and managers to meet operational needs and attend meetings for departmental coordination
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Type recipes, cost them, make pick up charts, and create spreadsheets to make work efficient
Ensure food quality by inspecting and conducting frequent quality checks
Inspire and motivate team members, conduct team-building activities, and provide floor presence to develop the pastry team