Pastry Sous Chef - Mode Kitchen & Bar

Four Seasons Hotels; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry operations across the restaurant, events and hotel, working with the Senior Sous Chef to elevate dessert and pastry programs in a luxury setting.

You will mentor a pastry team, develop seasonal concepts, maintain exceptional quality and safety standards, and collaborate with culinary leaders to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Pastry Chef ready to take the next step in a luxury hotel, fine dining or premium hospitality environment.
• Formal Culinary or Patisserie qualifications.
• Strong technical expertise across pastry, desserts, breads, viennoiserie and chocolate work.
• Proven leadership skills with a genuine passion for coaching and developing others.
• A creative mindset, exceptional organisational skills and a commitment to delivering excellence every day.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Create exceptional desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods that reflect the quality and creativity synonymous with Four Seasons.
• Contribute to the development of seasonal menus and innovative pastry concepts.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a talented pastry team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary leaders across the hotel to deliver seamless dining and event experiences.
• Monitor inventory, ordering and food cost controls to support operational success.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety standards.
• Support staffing, training and succession planning initiatives within the pastry team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the guest experience through creativity, innovation and attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching & development

Creativity

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary or patisserie qualifications

Job description

At Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, we believe exceptional dining experiences begin with exceptional people. We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join the award-winning team at Mode Kitchen & Bar, where creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail come together to create memorable moments for our guests.

Working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering innovative pastry offerings across the restaurant, events, and hotel operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional who thrives in a luxury environment and is passionate about mentoring others while elevating the guest experience.

What you will do

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen.

• Create exceptional desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods that reflect the quality and creativity synonymous with Four Seasons.

• Contribute to the development of seasonal menus and innovative pastry concepts.

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a talented pastry team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

• Collaborate with culinary leaders across the hotel to deliver seamless dining and event experiences.

• Monitor inventory, ordering and food cost controls to support operational success.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety standards.

• Support staffing, training and succession planning initiatives within the pastry team.

• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the guest experience through creativity, innovation and attention to detail.

What you bring

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Senior Pastry Chef ready to take the next step in a luxury hotel, fine dining or premium hospitality environment.

• Formal Culinary or Patisserie qualifications.

• Strong technical expertise across pastry, desserts, breads, viennoiserie and chocolate work.

• Proven leadership skills with a genuine passion for coaching and developing others.

• A creative mindset, exceptional organisational skills and a commitment to delivering excellence every day.

What we offer

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals

We take our time in carefully reviewing applicants and will be in touch if your application has been shortlisted.