Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.50 - $36.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Cigna medical
Cigna dental
401k Retirement
Parental leave
competitive salary
Training and Development
Complimentary accommodation
Employee Meals
Job Description
Four Seasons is a premier luxury hospitality company recognized worldwide for its exceptional service, elegant accommodations, and commitment to creating lifelong impressions. Renowned for its dedication to excellence, Four Seasons operates a portfolio of hotels and resorts that combine outstanding comfort with personalized experiences. The company fosters a vibrant team environment where employees are encouraged to push their limits, grow professionally, and treat one another with respect and kindness. This flourishing culture ensures that every guest, resident, and partner experiences luxury with a genuine heart. The global presence of Four Seasons is complemented by a strong local influence at each location, nurturing employee satisfaction through world-class training, career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace atmosphere.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, the Four Seasons Resort is a unique luxury destination for travelers seeking the best of wine country hospitality. This Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort offers guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to immerse themselves in a world-class vineyard setting, with breathtaking views and an emphasis on seasonal, innovative cuisine. At the resort, guests indulge in Michelin-starred dining at Auro restaurant and rejuvenate with holistic spa services at Spa Talisa. The experience is enhanced by personalized Four Seasons service that highlights the resort's commitment to creating memorable moments. The Auro Pastry Chef plays an integral role at this flagship location, tasked with leading the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen to produce exquisite dessert creations that align with the restaurant's luxury standards.
As the Auro Pastry Chef, you will report directly to the Auro Executive Chef, overseeing all aspects of the pastry department's daily operations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $83,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a $1,000 signing bonus for external candidates split between the start date and after 90 days of employment. Your key responsibilities will involve managing the kitchen team, guiding menu development with seasonal influences, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining cost controls, and handling procurement processes through specialized systems. The role is dynamic and requires strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. You will also collaborate closely with other departments and restaurant managers to exceed guest expectations consistently. The Pastry Chef's expertise in both classic and contemporary techniques, combined with a passion for refined, flavor-driven innovation, will be central to delivering the highest standards of culinary excellence at Auro.
Four Seasons values employees who are visionary pastry professionals capable of crafting elegant presentations and pushing culinary boundaries while maintaining rigorous standards of hygiene, organization, and efficiency. The role demands proficiency in culinary equipment and management systems such as OnTrack, Workday, and ADP. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and embodies professionalism and collaboration. As part of a luxury hotel with Michelin-level culinary operations, this position offers a rewarding career pathway with extensive training and development opportunities, competitive wages, health benefits, retirement plans, and special accommodations across the Four Seasons brand. The Pastry Chef’s contribution is vital to upholding Four Seasons' reputation for exceptional quality and service, making it a prestigious and fulfilling role in the hospitality industry.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, the Four Seasons Resort is a unique luxury destination for travelers seeking the best of wine country hospitality. This Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort offers guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to immerse themselves in a world-class vineyard setting, with breathtaking views and an emphasis on seasonal, innovative cuisine. At the resort, guests indulge in Michelin-starred dining at Auro restaurant and rejuvenate with holistic spa services at Spa Talisa. The experience is enhanced by personalized Four Seasons service that highlights the resort's commitment to creating memorable moments. The Auro Pastry Chef plays an integral role at this flagship location, tasked with leading the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen to produce exquisite dessert creations that align with the restaurant's luxury standards.
As the Auro Pastry Chef, you will report directly to the Auro Executive Chef, overseeing all aspects of the pastry department's daily operations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $83,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a $1,000 signing bonus for external candidates split between the start date and after 90 days of employment. Your key responsibilities will involve managing the kitchen team, guiding menu development with seasonal influences, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining cost controls, and handling procurement processes through specialized systems. The role is dynamic and requires strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. You will also collaborate closely with other departments and restaurant managers to exceed guest expectations consistently. The Pastry Chef's expertise in both classic and contemporary techniques, combined with a passion for refined, flavor-driven innovation, will be central to delivering the highest standards of culinary excellence at Auro.
Four Seasons values employees who are visionary pastry professionals capable of crafting elegant presentations and pushing culinary boundaries while maintaining rigorous standards of hygiene, organization, and efficiency. The role demands proficiency in culinary equipment and management systems such as OnTrack, Workday, and ADP. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and embodies professionalism and collaboration. As part of a luxury hotel with Michelin-level culinary operations, this position offers a rewarding career pathway with extensive training and development opportunities, competitive wages, health benefits, retirement plans, and special accommodations across the Four Seasons brand. The Pastry Chef’s contribution is vital to upholding Four Seasons' reputation for exceptional quality and service, making it a prestigious and fulfilling role in the hospitality industry.
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years' experience in a pastry leadership role within a fine dining or Michelin-level kitchen
- Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in food and beverage service or related work
- Experience developing plated desserts that reflect seasonality and complement a tasting menu format
- Mastery of classic and modern pastry techniques, with a refined, ingredient-focused approach
- Strong business acumen
- Keen attention to detail, organization and cleanliness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations
- Collaborative, calm under pressure, and committed to high standards of kitchen professionalism
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment
- Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
- Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Job Qualifications
- College degree preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years' experience in a pastry leadership role within a fine dining or Michelin-level kitchen
- Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in food and beverage service or related work
- Experience developing plated desserts that reflect seasonality and complement a tasting menu format
- Mastery of classic and modern pastry techniques, with a refined, ingredient-focused approach
- Thoughtful and disciplined pastry professional with a passion for refined technique, elegant presentation, and flavor-driven innovation
- Strong business acumen
- Keen attention to detail, organization and cleanliness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations
- Collaborative, calm under pressure, and committed to high standards of kitchen professionalism
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment
- Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
- Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Job Duties
- Manage all day-to-day operations of the pastry/bakery section of the kitchen
- Oversee prep, plating, and timely service of all pastry items during service
- Manage team members in the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment
- Hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate
- Lead the execution and development of all pastry and dessert components for the tasting menu
- Collaborate with Executive Chef on the creation of menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, ordering, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
- Manage all procurement and ordering processes for the department through Birchstreet, ensuring accuracy, vendor consistency, and adherence to purchasing specifications
- Properly use systems to manage labor and payroll (OnTrack, Workday, ADP)
- Attend labor meetings to explain labor, staffing, business
- Manage department labor/schedule and complete payroll for department
- Organize and lead restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations)
- Work closely with other departments and/or clients to discuss upcoming events
- Attend various organizational meetings (BEO, Resume, morning meeting) and outline culinary deliverables
- Properly communicate and collaborate with restaurant managers to ensure guest expectations are met
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
- Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality
- Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum and low par
- Comply with Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
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