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:
Iconic elegance in Milan’s most fashionable neighbourhood.. A 15th-century convent turned sophisticated garden retreat, Four Seasons Hotel Milano is a haven in the centre of Milan’s Fashion District. Fall asleep under frescoes in high-ceilinged rooms, dine on authentic Italian dishes on the airy veranda and recover from a day of shopping and sightseeing with a massage in our sleek, modern Spa.
About The Role
We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef Pastry to join our iconic Hotel, Four Seasons Milano, Italy!
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, you will support the daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation across all pastry preparations.
You will assist in supervising the pastry team, coordinating mise en place, and contributing to the production of desserts, baked goods, and pastry items for restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and special events. You will help maintain food safety and hygiene standards, control food costs, and support menu development through creativity and innovation, while upholding Four Seasons culinary excellence.
You will also play an active role in training and mentoring junior team members, fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen environment, and ensuring smooth communication between the pastry kitchen and other departments.
What You Bring
* One + years of experience in a pastry kitchen within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or high-end hospitality environment is considered an asset
* Solid technical pastry skills and knowledge of modern and classic pastry techniques
* Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Team-oriented mindset with a passion for training and development
* Attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to culinary excellence
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
* Meals available at our Employee Restaurant
* Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee parties to ESG events throughout the year
* Employee Recognition Programs
* Opportunities to build a successful culinary career with global potential within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Schedule & Hours
* This position is based at Four Seasons Hotel Milano
* The role involves shift work, including weekends and holidays