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The Auro Pastry Chef will report to the Auro Executive Chef and will be responsible for creating high quality pastry dishes for our fine dining restaurant, Auro. Manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality, freshness, and cost, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Pastry Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
Job Responsibility:
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 meeting 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
Requirements:
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
The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and disciplined pastry professional with a passion for refined technique, elegant presentation, and flavor-driven innovation
Strong business acumen
Must be flexible with schedule - Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts
Qualified individuals should possess a 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
What we offer:
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