Pastry Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support leadership and daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen. The role oversees preparation of pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and other specialty desserts while ensuring exceptional quality and consistency. The Pastry Sous Chef partners with culinary leadership to develop recipes, manage team performance, maintain food safety standards, and control labor and operating expenses, while helping deliver memorable guest dining experiences. The position is suited to a passionate pastry professional who enjoys mentoring others and is committed to creativity, excellence, and operational leadership.

Requirements

• Three to five years of culinary leadership experience focused on pastry production, design, and creation.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary team members while maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, dessert preparation, chocolate work, and large-scale production operations.
• Experience managing labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of luxury hospitality operations and commitment to exceptional quality and guest service.
• Proficiency with computer equipment and food and beverage operating systems.
• Ability to safely operate culinary production equipment and tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
• Must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership, training, development, and performance management of the Pastry team to ensure Four Seasons standards are met.
• Assist with planning, developing, producing, and presenting pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, and specialty showpieces.
• Maintain quality control systems for consistent food preparation, presentation, portioning, and purchasing specifications.
• Assist with labor management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control to meet operational and financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons, local, state, and federal sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards.
• Monitor incoming products and food shipments for quality and compliance with established specifications.
• Promote communication and collaboration across culinary and resort departments.
• Participate in operational meetings and support departmental objectives and initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Exclusive employee rates at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
• Complimentary uniforms with dry cleaning service.
• Complimentary shift meals and on-site parking.
• Career growth opportunities, including learning programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs, employee events, and a strong sense of community.
• A culture of care, respect, and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed