Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotels Limited - Turkey

Venice, Veneto, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry Design, Chocolate Work, Sugar Work, Viennoiserie, Plated Desserts, Modern Pastry Techniques, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Food Safety, Allergen Management, Sanitation Practices, Creativity, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitality

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: Overlooking the Venetian Lagoon and just steps from Piazza San Marco, Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, Venice is an iconic property offering elegant, spacious accommodations. The historic hotel showcases majestic Venetian architecture dating back to the 14th century. Guests can also enjoy spectacular views of Venice’s landmarks from the rooftop Restaurant Terrazza Danieli. About the Role The Executive Pastry Chef oversees all pastry and bakery operations within the hotel, ensuring that each creation reflects the quality, creativity, and attention to detail synonymous with Four Seasons standards. This hands-on leadership role combines artistry and management, guiding the pastry team to produce an exceptional array of desserts, breads, and baked goods that enhance the overall guest experience. The role also includes menu innovation, team development, and operational excellence across all outlets. What You Will Do Lead and coordinate daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and production efficiency. Develop and implement innovative, seasonal menus and signature desserts that align with the hotel’s culinary vision. Oversee preparation for all outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining, maintaining excellence in taste and aesthetics. Manage ordering, inventory, and cost control for pastry ingredients and supplies. Maintain full compliance with Four Seasons, local, and federal food safety and sanitation standards. Inspect production areas and finished products regularly to ensure adherence to hygiene and quality standards. Partner with other culinary leaders and departments to ensure smooth communication and seamless service delivery What You Bring 3–5 years of progressive pastry and bakery leadership experience, preferably in a luxury resort or five-star hotel environment. Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Patisserie, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered. Proven expertise in pastry design, chocolate and sugar work, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and modern pastry techniques. Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a large, diverse team. Excellent understanding of food safety, allergen management, and sanitation practices. Creativity, precision, and a keen eye for detail to deliver visually stunning and memorable pastry creations. Flexibility to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays. 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 Complimentary Employee Meals Schedule & Location Full-time position based at Hotel Danieli, Venice Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy and have fluency in English and Italian. Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

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Responsibilities

The Executive Pastry Chef oversees all pastry and bakery operations within the hotel, ensuring quality and creativity in each creation. This role includes menu innovation, team development, and operational excellence across all outlets.