Pastry Sous Chef

Four Seasons; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee rates at Four Seasons

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the Pastry Kitchen, overseeing pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, and other desserts with a commitment to exceptional quality. You will partner with culinary leadership to develop recipes, mentor the pastry team, manage costs, and ensure food safety and luxurious guest experiences in a luxury hospitality setting.

This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and operational excellence in a fast-paced luxury

Qualifications

• College degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of culinary leadership with a pastry focus.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary team members.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and large-scale production.
• Experience managing labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Support pastry team leadership, training, and performance management to meet Four Seasons standards.
• Plan, develop, produce, and present pastries, desserts, breads, chocolates, and showpieces.
• Maintain quality control for preparation, presentation, portions, and specs.
• Assist with labor management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards.
• Monitor incoming products and shipments for quality and specs.
• Foster collaboration across culinary and resort departments.
• Participate in operational meetings and support departmental objectives.

Skills

Pastry production

Team mentoring

Labor cost management

English proficiency

Culinary operations

Leadership

Education

College degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

F&B operating systems

Culinary production equipment

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.

About the location:

Experience the luxury of living and working in one of the Southwest's most desirable destinations. Scottsdale blends refined living with world-class golf, dining, shopping, wellness, and arts. Minutes from Old Town, Phoenix, and Sky Harbor, it offers easy access locally and globally. Weekends lend themselves easy escapes, whether a day trip to Sedona's red rocks, a visit to the Grand Canyon, or exploring Arizona's diverse desert and mountain landscapes. Build a career as dynamic as the place you call home, enjoying a lifestyle defined by excellence, balance, and meaningful connection.

About the Role

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the leadership and daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, overseeing the preparation of pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and other specialty dessert offerings while ensuring exceptional quality and consistency. This role partners closely with culinary leadership to develop recipes, manage team performance, maintain food safety standards, and control labor and operating expenses, all while delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. We are seeking a talented and passionate pastry professional who thrives in a luxury hospitality environment, enjoys mentoring others, and has a strong commitment to creativity, excellence, and operational leadership.

What You Will Do

• Support the leadership, training, development, and performance management of the Pastry team to ensure Four Seasons standards are consistently achieved.
• Assist with the planning, development, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, and specialty showpieces.
• Maintain quality control systems to ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, portioning, and purchasing specifications.
• Assist with labor management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons, local, state, and federal sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards.
• Monitor incoming products and food shipments to ensure quality and adherence to established specifications.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across culinary and resort departments to support seamless operations.
• Participate in operational meetings and support the execution of departmental objectives and initiatives.

What You Bring

• College degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Three to five years of culinary leadership experience with a strong focus on pastry production, design, and creation.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary team members while maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, dessert preparation, chocolate work, and large-scale production operations.
• Experience managing labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of luxury hospitality operations and commitment to exceptional quality and guest service.
• Proficiency with computer equipment and food & beverage operating systems.
• Ability to safely operate culinary production equipment and tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and holidays, to support your wellbeing
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Exclusive employee rates at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide
• Complimentary uniforms with dry cleaning service
• Complimentary shift meals and on-site parking
• Career growth opportunities, including learning programs and tuition reimbursement
• A culture of care, respect, and inclusion
• Recognition programs, employee events, and a strong sense of c