Luxury Pastry Program Director | Chef Lead in Beverly Hills

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

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.