Pastry Commis de Partie

fourseasons; Firenze; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Employee discount for stays

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Staff meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a motivated Pastry Commis de Partie - Pastry. You will assist in the preparation of pastries, cakes, desserts, ice creams, and other sweet creations, ensuring the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities include setting up pastry stations, maintaining mise en place, operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, monitoring stock, minimizing waste, and supporting other kitchen sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian, both written and spoken.
• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
• Proficient knife skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pastries, desserts, and sweet creations in line with recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain pastry stations, ensuring readiness for service and appropriate mise en place.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels, labeling, and storage to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.
• Minimize food waste and support cost-control practices.
• Assist with preparation for subsequent shifts, as well as setup and cleanliness of pastry and kitchen areas.
• Support other kitchen sections when required.

Skills

Italian language

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

English advantage

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

An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city's biggest private garden - a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees - or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a motivated Pastry Commis de Partie - Pastry. In this role, you will assist in the preparation of pastries, cakes, desserts, ice creams, and other sweet creations, ensuring the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

What you will do

• Prepare high-quality pastries, desserts, and sweet creations in line with recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain pastry stations, ensuring readiness for service and appropriate mise en place.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels, food rotation, labeling, and storage to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.
• Minimize food waste and support effective cost-control practices.
• Assist with preparation for subsequent shifts, as well as the setup and cleanliness of pastry and kitchen areas.
• Support other kitchen sections when required.

What you bring

• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
• Proficient knife skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Fluency in Italian, both written and spoken. English proficiency is considered an advantage

What we offer

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours

This is a full-time, fixed-term position requiring flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

The position is at the D1 level of the Tourism Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL), with a starting gross annual salary aligned with the contract's minimum standards and opportunities for growth based on experience.