Executive Pastry Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefit plan

Job summary

Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef who brings a passion for excellence to infuse energy into the pastry program. This role reports to the Executive Chef and drives guest experiences with exceptional knowledge and service across luxury hotel operations.

The Executive Pastry Chef will lead a pastry team, plan menus, train staff, and manage budgets while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and sanitation within a renowned property.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a luxury, fast-paced environment.
• Cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of F&B operations, service, cost and labor control, maintenance, merchandising and accounting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs.
• Working knowledge of computers and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control pastry kitchen staff and operations.
• Train, develop and assist in recruitment for the department.
• Create schedules, manage labor expenses and budgeting.
• Select vendors and create menus for pastry offerings.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness per Four Seasons and regulatory standards.
• Maintain quality and portion control and monitor food shipments.
• Communicate with staff and management to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate menu tastings and staff education on preparation methods.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

F&B operations

POS systems

Cost & labor control

Education

Culinary education or equivalent

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:

Since opening in 1928, our legendary property has been the preferred address for celebrities, royalty and the international elite — and it’s easy to see why. Located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, we put you in the enviable heart of Beverly Hills, with designer shopping, fine dining and postcard-worthy views at our doorstep.

Executive Pastry Chef

Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel, is looking for an Executive Pastry Chef who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. This position has the opportunity to shapeguest experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned hotels. The Executive Pastry Chef reports to the Executive Chef.

Work authorization for the location is required.

Join Our Team

In captivating Beverly Hills with Rodeo Drive boutiques glittering at the doorstep, this legendary Los Angeles landmark buzzes with renewed vitality. Offering tradition and trend, peaceful privacy and lively sophistication, Beverly Wilshire wants YOU to be part of our talented team of individuals who provide thoughtful Four Seasons care to warm every moment.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of employees in the Pastry Kitchen Department. This leadership role also supervises and oversees a pastry team. This person is responsible to train, develop and assist in the recruitment process for the department. Creating schedules, control of labor expenses, budgeting, selection of vendors and menu creation are also some of the responsibilities of the Executive Pastry Chef.

• Responsible for the design, execution, and operationofthepastryofferingsof all the outlets
• Participate in execution of key Marketing, PR, and Social Media Campaigns
• Selects, trains, evaluates, leads, motivates, coaches, and disciplines all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area to ensure thatestablishedcultural and core standards are met
• Assistsin the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensures the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration,utilizescreative menu planning tominimizewaste
• Ensures that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulationsare in complianceas well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
• Maintains control systems, which will assure quality andportionconsistency, monitors food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and fosters an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality
• Communicates with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met
• Coordinates menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods
• Informs and keeps the Executive Chef up to date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Candidate is preferred to have previous management experience in a luxury, fast-paced environment.
• Cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience isrequired.
• Must havea solid knowledge and understanding of F&B Operations, food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting
• Must havestrong leadership and interpersonal skills,is able toprioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation
• Must have working knowledge of computersand POS systems

What to Expect: You Will…

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Have access to a robust benefit plan
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done
• Be recognized for excellence

Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmatively action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmatively action employer. 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-illegal