Pastry Chef de Partie

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; Hart; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shuttle

Training and career development

Staff travel program

Dental healthcare

28 days holiday

Pension plan

Wellbeing platform

Uniform and meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels Limited seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to join the culinary team, responsible for creating high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and sweet treats while upholding top standards of quality, consistency and presentation. You will work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, bringing creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

Key duties include preparing and presenting a wide range of baked goods, assisting with menu development, maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef de Partie or similar pastry role.
• Professional cookery qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and dessert preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and present pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods.
• Ensure products are prepared and presented to recipes and standards.
• Assist in development of new pastry offerings and menus.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Education

Professional cookery qualification

Job description

We're seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. You will play a key role in creating and delivering exceptional pastries, desserts, breads, and sweet treats that delight our guests while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment while working collaboratively with the wider culinary team.

What you will do

• Prepare, bake, and present a wide range of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked goods
• Ensure all products are prepared and presented to agreed recipes and standards
• Assist in the development of new pastry and dessert offerings, contributing creative ideas to menus and seasonal promotions
• Manage and organise your designated section to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and organisation within the pastry kitchen
• Support the training and development of junior team members where required
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards at all times
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar pastry kitchen role
• Professional cookery qualification or equivalent experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert preparation
• Passion for creating exceptional products with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues as part of a team
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 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. We believe that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Benefits

• Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath)
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• Employee travel programme
• BUPA Dental healthcare
• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing based on length of service)
• Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months' service
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit
• WeCare Employee Wellbeing Platform
• Uniform and free meals on duty
• Staff discounts on food, beverage, and hotel services