Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort. Our Pastry team is looking for a experienced and talented Chef de Partie (Supervisor) to join us. This role reports to our Executive Pastry Chef, Celine Plano, and supports operations across Truss Restaurant + Bar, Banquets, In Room Dining, and Campo F&B Outlets. Prepare all meals including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, receptions, dinner, baked and food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. Complies with additional requests that may arise pertaining to the Chef de Partie. In this role, you will also plan, organize, control and direct the work of the employees within the pastry department while insuring consistency and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with the pastry and food and beverage leadership.

Requirements

• College Degree Preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
• Prior Cook 1 (experienced), Chef de Partie or Pastry Lead cook in a hotel or patisserie production is preferred.
• Minimum two years of pastry or baking experience in a similar environment.
• Must be flexible with schedule - Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts.
• Qualified individuals should possess a keen attention to detail, organization and cleanliness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean oven, slicer, mixer, food processor and all equipment in the pastry kitchen.
• Proficient piping skills and knife skills.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in wedding cakes, custom cakes assembly and decoration is expected for this position.
• Competency in chocolate work, lamination and bread making is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the pastry chef to supervise and assist with the creation and production of all pastry items, following recipes and presentation standards.
• Manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality, freshness, and cost, and monitoring ordering and stocking.
• Complete mise en place and set up stations, buffets, and plate up for all outlets.
• Ability to ensure consistent production of all baked goods and pastries, ice cream, and confectionery for all outlets, banquets and amenities.
• Manage procurement and ordering processes for the department through Birchstreet, ensuring accuracy, vendor consistency, and adherence to purchasing specifications.
• Ability to train, evaluate, coach, motivate and supervise other pastry employees to ensure that core standards are met.
• Organize and assist with restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations).
• Ability to communicate regularly with the Pastry Chef to contribute to menu development and recipe creation for the outlets of the resort and custom requests.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment conductive to learning and growth for all team members.
• Create and monitor daily production lists for the team based on event orders, production needs and skill set of each employee.
• 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.
• Attend various organizational meetings (BEO, activation meeting) and outline culinary deliverables.
• Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum and low par.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Benefits

• Cigna Medical and Dental Benefit Options after 30 days of employment
• 401k Retirement
• 8 weeks of new parental leave pay after 1 year of employment
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Employee Meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees