Sous Chef Pastry

What You Will Do

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, creativity, and adherence to Four Seasons culinary standards.
• Supervise and train the pastry team through a hands‑on approach, delegating tasks and motivating staff to excel.
• Oversee the preparation, creation, and execution of all desserts, pastries, breads, baked goods, and signature items.
• Participate in menu planning, recipe development, seasonal dessert offerings, and innovative pastry concepts.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with industry and brand requirements.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control to optimize food cost and operational efficiency.
• Oversee workstation organization, cleanliness, and equipment functionality to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
• Provide hands‑on support during service periods to ensure timely and high‑quality output.
• Collaborate with other departments to support special events, banquets, and unique dining experiences as needed.

What You Bring

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• 2-3+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel, fine dining, or high‑end pastry environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and inspire a diverse culinary team.
• Deep knowledge of modern and classic pastry techniques, production methods, and recipe development.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Complimentary Employee Meals.

Schedule & Location

Full‑time position based at Hotel Danieli, Venice. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.