Pastry Cook IV

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Complimentary stays

On-island housing

Inter-island flights

Meal provided

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai seeks a Pastry Cook IV to craft high-quality pastries, desserts, ice creams, and showpieces for our luxury resort dining experiences. Work centers on guest orders, banquet requirements, and maintaining a pristine, safe, and sanitary kitchen.

You will manage the pastry station during service, ensure production aligns with forecasted needs, and support cost controls while upholding top culinary standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must possess legal work authorization in United States.
• Hawaii TB clearance, Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; lift up to 70 lbs; push/pull as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items to order with quality and consistency.
• Complete mise en place and set up the pastry station for service.
• Independently manage the assigned station during preparation and service.
• Prepare items in advance to align with forecasted needs and minimize waste.
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment.
• Label, date, and rotate all food items per policies.
• Check pars for each shift and manage stock and station setup.
• Support food cost control by minimizing waste and reporting shortages.
• And More!

Skills

Legal work authorization

Ability to stand long hours

Team player

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Dough sheeters

Provers

Steamers

Food processors

Slicers

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:

Located on the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lāna’i, lies the secluded retreat of Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i, an oceanfront destination offering travelers a curated, personalized island escape. The five-star, five-diamond Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including Nobu Lāna’i, a kid’s club, Tennis Garden, cultural programming, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, Hawanawana spa and luxury retail boutiques. Built on lava outcroppings, the award-winning Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course features ocean views on every hole. Island activities, many managed by Four Seasons include sunset sails and whale watch tours, horseback riding, sporting clays and archery, biking, hiking, and aerial adventures at Lanai Adventure Park or learn about Hawaiian wayfinding at the on-site observatory.

PASTRY COOK IV

The Four Seasons Resorts Lāna’i is looking for a Pastry Cook IV who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our teams have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction. Work authorization required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Pastry Cook IV prepares and presents high-quality pastries, desserts, ice creams, sorbets, chocolates, and specialty showpieces based on guest orders and banquet requirements. Ensure all items meet established production standards and quality expectations while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare pastry items to order with consistent quality, following recipe cards and established production, portion, and presentation standards
• Complete mise en place and set up the assigned pastry station for service
• Independently manage the assigned station during preparation and service in an entry‑level role, building skills primarily through on‑the‑job training
• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to minimize waste
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, dough sheeters, proofers, steamers, food processors, and slicers
• Label, date, and rotate all food items according to policies, ensuring proper storage temperatures at all times
• Check pars for each shift and determine necessary preparation, freezer pulls, and station setup
• Support food cost control by minimizing waste, monitoring usage, identifying and reporting shortages, and ensuring unused items are properly stored, covered, labeled, and managed in accordance with established inventory and cost control procedures.
• And More!

WHAT TO BRING

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States
• The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day and scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Holidays and weekends availability is required.
• Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe is required for this role
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts

JOIN OUR ‘OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Hourly Rate: $25.02
• 100% Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, etc) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Owner subsidized on-island housing, inter-island airfare to Oahu and other resources
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• And so much more!

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affinity 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