Pastry Commis de Partie

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Toscana; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Training & development

Employee discount

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, seeks a Pastry Commis de Partie to assist in preparing pastries, cakes, and desserts to the highest standards. You will work within a luxury kitchen, maintaining safety, organization, and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires pastry experience, knife skills, and knowledge of food safety. Italian fluency is essential, with English a bonus. Competitive benefits and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to work quickly and manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Fluency in Italian; English proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Multitasking

Italian fluency

English beneficial

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.