About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently seeking a talented Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our team. The position supports overseeing the preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets and fruit compotes according to guest orders and banquet event orders, maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment, and meeting production requirements and quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Prepare pastry items according to guest orders, following recipe cards and adhering to production, portion, and presentation standards.
* Complete mise‑place and set‑up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
* Start food items prepared ahead of time, ensuring they are not prepared beyond estimated needs.
* Assist the Pastry Chef de Partie and Pastry Leadership team in training, motivating and recommending discipline, and supervise the work of pastry employees to ensure standards are met.
* Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
* Date all food containers and rotate as per policies; ensure perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note out‑of‑stock items or possible shortages; return unused food items to designated storage areas.
* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
* Assist in prep work of special items for the next shift, including set‑up and cleaning of operational areas.
* Assist in food preparation in other kitchen areas when needed.
Qualifications
* At least 1 year of pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
* Ability to multitask, operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.
* Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian language.
* English proficiency is a plus.
Benefits
* 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.
* Staff accommodation upon availability.
Schedule & Hours
Full‑time seasonal contract available for immediate start. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in Italy at the time of application.
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