Assistant Pastry Chef

Candidates will have an opportunity to join a team with a dynamic employee culture where you are encouraged to be your true self! At Four Seasons, we ensure that your employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience.

The Assistant Pastry Chef supervises and oversees the preparation of baked goods and dessert food items per guest orders or as assigned by kitchen management in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The Assistant Pastry Chef participates in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up stations. Instrumental in this role is the training, motivation, coaching and supervising the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The qualified candidate will possess the following:

• At least 3-5 years of professional baking and pastry production experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Solid knife skills.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
• Flexible schedule: ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 70 lbs. 

Why Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale?

A modern reflection of the world’s most coveted yacht clubs, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is an unrivaled expression of luxury and energy within this next-generation coastal city. Designed to blend seamlessly with the Atlantic Ocean waters it’s perched upon, experience a soothing oasis enlivened by vibrant social spaces and a renewed sense of Americana and possibility. Moments away from the colorful city’s most desirable outdoor activities, cultural arts, restaurants and shops, our enviable location welcomes you at the heart of this youthful South Florida Riviera.

Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been ranked in the Fortune '100 Best Companies to Work For’ every year since 1998…join our team and discover why.

A career with Four Seasons means working for a company where our Corporate Values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. Our benefits include inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round, complimentary hotel stays, competitive wages, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, complimentary meals. We strive to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and, on the people, we employ and serve around the world.

Miscellaneous

US work authorization is required.

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Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf