Pastry Cook

Hospitaliti; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Vacation allowance + 1 day

Training programs

Employee travel program

Uniforms provided

Complimentary meals

Birthday cake by Pastry Team

Medical insurance

Employee discounts

On-site gym access

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Lisbon. You will prepare pastry items according to guest orders, maintain mise en place, and ensure high-quality presentation across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

The role requires experience in kitchen operations, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen/culinary operations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must hold the required authorization to work in a European country.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders following recipes and standards.
• Complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment as required.
• Date, rotate and store perishables properly.
• Assist in controlling food cost and reducing waste.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Flexible schedule

Multitasking

Work authorization (EU)

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is hiring through Hosco in Lisbon.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

Lisbon’s most iconic address. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art-deco sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city’s rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you. After spending the day exploring the city sights, many just steps from the Hotel, we invite you for a seasonally inspired, Michelin-starred gastronomic experience at CURA restaurant.

About the role

We are looking for a Pastry Cook to join our Team in Lisbon!

What you will do

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards
• complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
• check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
• note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
• assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
• control food waste, loss and usage per policies

What you bring

• Experience in kitchen/culinary operations
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major tasks. This may include some evenings, weekends and holidays
• The ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in an European country

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Statutory vacation allowance plus one additional day of paid leave
• Outstanding training programs and career development opportunities, including enriching international taskforce opportunities
• Employee travel program with complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide
• Provision of employee uniforms
• Complimentary meals at our much-loved Sabores Employee Restaurant
• A birthday cake prepared especially for you by our renowned Pastry Team for you to celebrate with your loved ones
• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to extend coverage to family members, plus access to an on‑site doctor for preventive care
• Exclusive retail, spa, and food & beverage discounts within the hotel
• Access to a modern, fully equipped employee on‑site gym
• Full access to the FS Benefits platform
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.