Pastry Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Pastry Sous Chef, der bereit ist, in einem dynamischen kulinarischen Team zu arbeiten. In dieser Schlüsselrolle unterstützen Sie den Pastry Chef und tragen zur Schaffung unvergesslicher kulinarischer Erlebnisse bei. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen die Schulung und Entwicklung des Küchenteams, die Sicherstellung höchster Qualitätsstandards und die Einhaltung von Lebensmittelsicherheitsvorschriften. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Backwaren haben und in einem luxuriösen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Bezahlte Freizeit

Exklusive Rabatte auf Reisen

Kostenlose Mahlzeiten pro Schicht

Kostenlose Reinigung von Geschäftskleidung

Ausgezeichnete Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Robustes flexibles Leistungsplan

Qualifications

• 4+ Jahre Erfahrung in einer Küchenmanagement-Rolle in einer schnelllebigen Umgebung.
• Culinary Education mit Spezialisierung auf Pastry Arts ist von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Pastry Chefs bei den täglichen Abläufen der Pastry-Küche.
• Koordination der Auswahl, Schulung und Entwicklung von Mitarbeitern.

Skills

Küchenmanagement

Pastry Arts

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamführung

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Four Seasons:

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.

About the location:

A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.

Join our team!

Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef who shares our passion for pastry and baking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team. Our Pastry Sous Chef will be a key leader of a dynamic culinary team providing memorable culinary experiences to our guests. This position reports to the Pastry Chef.

About the role:

The Pastry Sous Chef will support the Pastry Chef in the day-to-day operation of the Pastry Kitchen. Including training, quality controls inspection, food safety assurance and supervising all Kitchen personal to ensure the highest standards of food quality.

What you will do:

The Pastry Sous Chef will coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met. They will assist in the planning and development of recipes and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. They will also control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

The Pastry Sous Chef will ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. They will 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. They will also communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. They will also work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of and passion for local, organic, sustainable ingredients
• 4+ years of experience working in a kitchen management role in a fast-paced and luxury environment
• Previous experience working with banquet pastry operations is an asset
• Culinary education with a specialization in pastry arts is an asset
• Skill at identifying and cultivating talent and passion within the team
• Strong communication skills in English, additional languages are an asset
• Strong computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Food Handler’s Certification

What we offer:

• Paid time off, including vacation days, management holiday days, and sick days
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide
• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business clothes
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educational assistance, discounted eCornell courses, and access to complementary e-training
• Robust extended flex benefit plan through Manulife, including medical, HCSA, dental, vision, life insurance, virtual health care, EAP, DPSP/RRSP/TFSAs
• Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties
  ... and more!

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada.

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Code and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.