Pastry Internship

Auberge Resorts Collection; Firenze; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection, Florence, hosts a Pastry Intern excited to develop skills in a professional luxury hospitality environment. Work alongside the Pastry team to create thoughtful and beautifully presented sweet creations, learning through a diverse set of activities.

The internship offers exposure to daily prep, pastries, desserts, and mise en place, with opportunities to contribute to special desserts and events, while maintaining clean, efficient workstations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Pastry, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related programme.
• Strong attention to detail in preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of English is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pastry team with daily preparation and production, following established recipes, techniques, and quality standards.
• Assist with the preparation of pastries, desserts, creams, doughs, cakes, and other sweet creations according to the operation's needs.
• Contribute to mise en place, ensuring ingredients, equipment, and workstations are ready for service.
• Learn and apply different preparation, baking, decoration, and presentation techniques while accepting feedback.
• Support the team in preparing special desserts, amenities, events, and other bespoke creations as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations during preparation and service.
• Assist with stock organization, cleaning, storage, and other daily tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

English knowledge

Education

Pastry/Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management programme

Job description

Company Description

About Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

Connect with Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection on Instagram and Facebook @CollegioAuberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Job Description

At Auberge Collection, we believe that authentic luxury is found in the details - and in the craft, creativity, and care behind every culinary experience. As a Pastry Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a professional luxury hospitality environment, working alongside our Pastry team to create thoughtful and beautifully presented sweet creations. This role is an invitation to learn, grow, and bring your passion for pastry to life.

The internship will provide exposure to a broad range of activities, including:

• Support the Pastry team with daily preparation and production, following established recipes, techniques, and quality standards.
• Assist with the preparation of pastries, desserts, creams, doughs, cakes, and other sweet creations according to the needs of the operation.
• Contribute to the preparation of mise en place, ensuring ingredients, equipment, and workstations are ready for service.
• Learn and apply different preparation, baking, decoration, and presentation techniques while remaining open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Support the team in preparing special desserts, amenities, events, and other bespoke creations when required.
• Maintain clean, organised, and efficient workstations throughout preparation and service.
• Support the Pastry team with stock organisation, cleaning, storage, and other daily operational tasks as required.

This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Pastry, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related programme.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of English is considered a plus.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com