Pastry Demi Chef de Partie
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Firenze, Toscana, Italia
Contract
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
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:
An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently seeking a talented Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our Team! This position supports in overseeingthe preparation ofsweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets and fruit compotes according to guest orders and banquet event orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
What you will do
Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production,portion, and presentation standards; complete misenplace and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure notpreparebeyond estimated needs.
Assist the Pastry Chef de Partie and Pastry Leadership team in training,motivatingandrecommendingdiscipline, andsupervisethe work ofpastryemployees ensuring that all standards are met.
Operate,maintainandproperly cleankitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, andflat topgrill.
Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
Assistin prep work of special items for the next shift,with set-up and cleaning ofoperational areas.
Assistin food preparation in other kitchen areas when needed.
What you bring
+1 year Pastry experience preferably in a luxury Hotel environment
Abilitytomultitask,operate,maintainandproperly cleandeep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
Reading,writingand oralproficiencyin theItalianlanguage.English is a plus.
Abilitytomultitask,operate,maintainandproperly cleandeep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
Reading,writingand oralproficiencyin theItalianlanguage.English is a plus.
What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Staff Accommodation upon availability
Schedule & Hours:
Full-time seasonal contract available for immediate start. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in Italy at the time of application.
The position is at the C3level of the Tourism CollectiveLaborAgreement (CCNL), with a starting gross annual salary aligned with the contract’s minimum standards and opportunities for growth based on experience.