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:

A sun-filed urban oasis in the heart of Los Angeles stands a city icon, buzzing with the energy and excitement of one of the most diverse destinations in the world. When you’re not out roaming the Hollywood Hills, shopping on Rodeo Drive and exploring our city’s notable art museums, settle in and unwind at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Soak up the sun at our resort-style pool, savour award-winning Italian cuisine at Culina Ristorante and discover a new level of wellness at our Spa – or in the comfort of your very own guest room.

Our Brand Promise:  
At Four Seasons, Life is richer when we truly connect to the people and world around us.    

Whether you work, stay, live or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that will last a lifetime.   

Our Promise to you:  

To create a culture and a work ethic based on the Golden Rule, giving our people a framework to pursue a superior international service culture.    

  

What makes us unique:  
In the heart of Beverly Hills & West Hollywood this award winning hotel stands a city icon, buzzing with the energy and excitement of one of the most diverse destinations in the world. Soak up the sun at our resort-style pool, savour award-winning Italian cuisine at Culina Ristorante and discover a new level of wellness at our Spa – or in the comfort of your very own guest room.  

What we expect:  

Responsibilities: 

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• 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 state 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.

• Comply with Four Seasons’ Work Rules and Standards of Conduct.

• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Skills/Qualifications: 

Ideal candidate will have: 

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

• Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head posi