Pastry Sous Chef

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Exclusive employee rates

Complimentary uniforms with dry-clean

Complimentary shift meals

Career growth programs

Culture of care and inclusion

Employee events and community

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the Pastry Kitchen, overseeing pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates, and desserts while upholding exceptional quality. Partner with culinary leadership to develop recipes, manage the team, and control costs in a luxury setting.

You will mentor others, ensure food safety, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for guests in a high-end resort environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent required/preferred.
• 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience focusing on pastry production and design.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary team while maintaining high standards.
• Strong pastry techniques, baking, dessert prep, chocolate work, and large-scale production knowledge.
• Experience managing labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Pastry team to achieve Four Seasons standards.
• Plan, develop, produce, and present pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and showpieces.
• Maintain quality control across preparation, presentation, portions, and specs.
• Manage labor, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards meet Four Seasons and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor incoming products and compliance with specs; ensure quality.
• Foster collaboration across culinary and resort departments for smooth operations.
• Participate in meetings and support departmental objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

English proficiency

F&B systems know-how

Education

College degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt

Tools

Food & beverage operating systems

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

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 community

Schedule & Hours

• Full time
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Schedule will vary based on business and operational needs
• Ability to support special events, holiday programming, and high-volume periods as needed

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affiant 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