Executive Pastry Chef

fourseasons; Punta Mita; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Punta Mita is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations, craft innovative dessert menus, and maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation for our luxury guests.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of pastry experience in luxury environments and 2–3 years in a leadership role, with expertise in pastry techniques, costing, inventory, and team development; English–Spanish bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent with Pastry Arts certification.
• 5–7 years pastry experience in luxury settings.
• 2–3 years leadership in pastry role.
• Bilingual English–Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute pastry, dessert, bakery, and specialty confectionery programs.
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Design seasonal and specialty dessert menus that align with the property's culinary vision.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships for pastry and bakery ingredients.
• Control labor and food costs while maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and company standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership on menu development and special events.
• Oversee production schedules to meet operational and banquet requirements.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve offerings to enhance satisfaction.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Time management

Food cost control

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Creativity

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree, Pastry Arts certification

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:

Open your soul to the heart of Mexico. With a prime location on the Pacific coast, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita celebrates the rich culture of Mexico one epic sunset at a time. Reconnect with family and friends; our “mi-casa, su casa” attitude invites you to feel the true spirit of Mexican hospitality.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating innovative dessert menus, maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation, managing pastry team members, controlling costs, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative pastry, dessert, bakery, and specialty confectionery programs.
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Design seasonal and specialty dessert menus that align with the property's culinary vision.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships for pastry and bakery ingredients.
• Control labor and food costs while maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and company standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership on menu development and special events.
• Oversee production schedules to meet operational and banquet requirements.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve offerings to enhance satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Culinary degree, Pastry Arts certification, or equivalent professional training preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive pastry experience in luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining restaurants, or high-volume operations.
• At least 2-3 years of leadership experience in a Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef role.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and plated desserts.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and passion for innovation and culinary excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hospitality or Forbes/Five-Star environments.
• Banquet and large-scale event pastry production experience.
• Familiarity with menu engineering and profitability analysis.
• Bilingual English - Spanish