Baker

Four Seasons; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meals

Complimentary accommodations at other

Job summary

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a skilled Baker to join the Pastry team. You will prepare breads, pastries, and desserts, manage mise en place, and ensure quality and safety across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet production.

Join a luxury resort environment where you will train junior staff, contribute to menu development, and support cost-control efforts while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, culinary school education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional baking and pastry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of baking, pastry production, food preparation, and presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of doughs, breads, pastries, and specialty baked products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, specialty baked goods, and other bakery items according to recipes and standards.
• Set up stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquets.
• Ensure consistency in presentation, taste, and texture.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stocking bakery ingredients.
• Label, date, store, and rotate products for freshness and safety.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment and tools.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Support food cost control by reducing waste and maximizing utilization.
• Train and mentor junior pastry team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary workstation.
• Collaborate with Pastry, Culinary, and F&B teams to meet operations needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or culinary school education

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:

Here at Palm Beach Island's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort, the feel is timeless, charming, and intimately connected to our private beachfront just steps beyond our front door. Every detail and memorable experience tells the story of the warmth and spirit of our iconic island. Dining at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is an experience in and of itself, with inspiration drawing from a Michelin star collaboration and the local elements. The crowning jewel of the Resort is Florie's, the only restaurant and bar in the United States in partnership with Mauro Colagreco, recently recognized as Best of the Best in The World's 50 Best Restaurant awards. Write the next chapter of your career in an authentic Palm Beach paradise.

About the role:

The Baker is responsible for preparing a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked items in accordance with production schedules, banquet requirements, and daily service needs. This role supports resort-wide culinary operations while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, sanitation, organization, and efficiency. This position is part of the Pastry team and reports to the Pastry Chef.

What you will do:

• Prepare breads, pastries, specialty baked goods, and other bakery items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Complete daily mise en place and station setup for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet production
• Ensure consistency in presentation, taste, texture, and overall product quality
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and stocking bakery ingredients and supplies
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate products to maintain freshness and food safety standards
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean bakery and kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, slicers, and related tools
• Contribute to menu development and assist with creating specialty baked goods for seasonal offerings, events, and dietary needs
• Support food cost control initiatives by minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization
• Train, mentor, and support junior pastry and bakery team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift
• Collaborate effectively with Pastry, Culinary, and Food & Beverage teams to support operational needs
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and Four Seasons standards and procedures

What you bring:

• High school diploma, culinary school education, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional baking and pastry experience
• Advanced knowledge of baking, pastry production, food preparation, and presentation techniques
• Strong understanding of doughs, breads, pastries, and specialty baked products
• Ability to work independently while managing production schedules and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product consistency
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate and maintain commercial bakery and kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to obtain required food handling and sanitation certifications

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

Full-time schedule required

Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require

Work Authorization:

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-