Luxury Pastry Supervisor – Junior Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Hotel accommodation benefits

Uniform dry cleaning

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to support the Executive Pastry Chef and lead the pastry team in delivering high‑quality desserts and baked goods within our luxury hotel.

The role requires 2–4 years of supervisory experience, a pastry arts background, and strong knowledge of food safety. You will oversee production, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with catering and service teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or related field.
• 2–4 years supervisory experience, ideally within luxury hotels, fine dining, or high‑volume operations.
• Proven experience in pastry production, including baking, desserts, chocolate work, and plating techniques.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
• Leadership ability with experience supervising or training junior staff.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Bahasa Malaysia and English; right to work in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily pastry kitchen operations, including production, preparation, and service.
• Supervise and guide pastry team members to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, baked goods, and specialty items for restaurants, banquets, and events.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portioning, and visual appeal to meet luxury hospitality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP standards).
• Support inventory control, ordering, and proper storage of ingredients and supplies.
• Minimize food waste and control costs through efficient production planning.
• Assist in menu development, seasonal offerings, and creative pastry concepts.
• Coordinate with other kitchen and service teams to ensure timely and smooth service delivery.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior pastry staff to enhance performance and skill development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times.

Skills

Pastry production

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual: Bahasa Malaysia & English

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or related field

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to support the Executive Pastry Chef and lead the pastry team in delivering high‑quality desserts and baked goods within our luxury hotel.

The role requires 2–4 years of supervisory experience, a pastry arts background, and strong knowledge of food safety. You will oversee production, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with catering and service teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.