Auro Pastry Chef

• 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
• 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
• Properly use systems to manage labor and payroll
• Organize and lead restaurant events
• Work closely with other departments and/or clients to discuss upcoming events
• 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
• Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency
• Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors

• College Degree Preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required
• 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
• 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 language

Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in food and beverage service or related work

• $1,000 signing bonus
• Cigna Medical and Dental Benefit Options after 30 days of employment
• 401k Retirement
• 8 weeks of new parental leave pay after 1 year of employment
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Employee Meals