Pastry Commis de Partie

Four Seasons; Firenze; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount for stays

Dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Employee meals

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze seeks a Pastry Commis de Partie – Pastry to assist in creating pastries, cakes, desserts, and ice creams to the highest standards. You will maintain clean stations, manage mise en place, and support other kitchen sections as needed.

The role requires prior pastry experience, knife skills, and a strong grasp of food safety. Fluency in Italian is expected; English is an advantage. Full-time position with competitive benefits at Florence's luxury hotel.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience in a similar role.
• Proficient knife skills and safe, efficient work practices.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Fluency in Italian; English proficiency is a plus.

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 proper 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 and maintain pastry and kitchen area cleanliness.
• Support other kitchen sections when required.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Italian fluency

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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.

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.