Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous ChefFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the leadership and daily operations of the Pastry Kitchen, overseeing the preparation of pastries, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, and other specialty dessert offerings while ensuring exceptional quality and consistency. This role partners closely with culinary leadership to develop recipes, manage team performance, maintain food safety standards, and control labor and operating expenses, all while delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. We are seeking a talented and passionate pastry professional who thrives in a luxury hospitality environment, enjoys mentoring others, and has a strong commitment to creativity, excellence, and operational leadership.Support the leadership, training, development, and performance management of the Pastry team to ensure Four Seasons standards are consistently achieved.Assist with the planning, development, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, and specialty showpieces.Maintain quality control systems to ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, portioning, and purchasing specifications.Assist with labor management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control to achieve operational and financial goals.Ensure compliance with Four Seasons, local, state, and federal sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards.Monitor incoming products and food shipments to ensure quality and adherence to established specifications.Foster strong communication and collaboration across culinary and resort departments to support seamless operations.Participate in operational meetings and support the execution of departmental objectives and initiatives.College degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.Three to five years of culinary leadership experience with a strong focus on pastry production, design, and creation.Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary team members while maintaining high performance standards.Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, dessert preparation, chocolate work, and large-scale production operations.Experience managing labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.Working knowledge of luxury hospitality operations and commitment to exceptional quality and guest service.Proficiency with computer equipment and food & beverage operating systems.Ability to safely operate culinary production equipment and tools.Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and holidays, to support your wellbeing401(k) plan with company matchExclusive employee rates at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwideComplimentary uniforms with dry cleaning serviceComplimentary shift meals and on-site parkingCareer growth opportunities, including learning programs and tuition reimbursementA culture of care, respect, and inclusionRecognition programs, employee events, and a strong sense of communityFull timeFlexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidaysSchedule will vary based on business and operational needsAbility to support special events, holiday programming, and high-volume periods as needed