Executive Pastry Chef

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:

On Colombia’s Caribbean coast, in the historic city of Cartagena, Four Seasons is revitalizing a collection of landmark buildings dating as far back as the 16th century. Experience the authentic charm of the Getsemaní neighbourhood, where timeless style infuses the 131 accommodations, including 27 suites. Connect to the lively social scene in four restaurants and lounges. Entertain in two ballrooms. Then unwind at the Spa, Fitness Centre and two rooftop pools. With timeless style and legendary service, Four Seasons is shaping Cartagena’s new cultural focal point.

About the role
Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates and show pieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

What you will do

Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation. Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.  Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control. Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local and country regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.  Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.  Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. 

What you bring

Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions specializing in pastry design and creation.

Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations.

Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.

Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English and Spanish language.

What we offer: 
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
 

Schedule & Hours:

Full Time

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