Executive Pastry Chef

Executive Pastry Chef – Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us.

Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.

The upcoming Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Jalisco, Mexico rests on 3,000 acres of a protected natural reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Most of its 155 rooms will boast exceptional panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, enveloped by the surrounding jungle and lush golf course.

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is heartily committed to showcasing the very best of Mexican Art, Culture and Nature. The local community and their warmth are a key component of our guest experience and our Executive Pastry Chef will imbue a passion for this destination and the Culture.

Be You:

The Executive Pastry Chef will demonstrate the following key characteristics:

• Ability to communicate clearly and openly creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and teamwork.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of Pastry administration and operations.
• Proven ability to effectively lead in a variety of situations with operational and guest needs, flexible leadership style.

Master Your Craft:

The Executive Pastry Chef will support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day operation of the Kitchen’s bake/pastry, overseeing all operations including training, quality controls inspection, food safety assurance, and supervising all staff in order to ensure the highest standards of food quality.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Minimum 5 years management experience in Kitchen’s bake/pastry operations.

Demonstrate adaptability to live in a remote location.

Knowledge of English and Spanish (Preferred) language.

The ability to oversee all aspects of the pastry operation, including forecasting, scheduling, training, and motivating the team.

The ability to coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

The ability to oversee the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.

The ability to work closely with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Manager, and Restaurant General Managers.

The ability to ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

The ability to maintain control systems that 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.

You actively attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

The ability to ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.

The ability to communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met.

Flexibility to work on different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Resort Pre-Opening Experience Preferred.

The ability to coordinate personal training to guarantee a high level of service and productivity.

The ability to anticipate, in advance, all materials and supplies and assure their availability.

As a Department Leader, you will motivate and develop a team, leading by example at all times, and instill a culture of continuous learning and improvement among your staff.

You actively participate in Employee Relations activities and programs.

You are actively involved in identifying and assessing the needs of your team and investing in their career development through effective coaching, training, and by instilling company our values.

When dealing with external and internal customers you live by the Golden Rule.

You will use your unique personality and service style fulfilling the Four Seasons Brand and Resort standards creating a special and memorable experience

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961 and its story is a tale of continual innovation, remarkable expansion and a single-minded dedication to the highest of standards. For nearly 50 years, Four Seasons has transformed the hospitality industry by combining friendliness and efficiency with the finest traditions of international hotel keeping. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have been ranked FORTUNE magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" EVERY YEAR since 1998 and named "Great Place to Work Legend", an honor currently held by only 12 companies in the world.

Service Culture

Currently operating 126 hotels and resorts, and 48 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride, and satisfaction in what we do.

About Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo:

Our nature reserve spans 1,214 hectares (3,000 acres) and features 10 kilometers (6 miles) of coastline, making it an incomparable setting for discovery and freedom. With a deep respect for the environment (only 2% of the reserve is developed), we serve as the guardians of this vast natural sanctuary and as your guides to it. Our activities have been personally curated to allow you to experience this utopia and define the Tamarindo experience. Here, time goes by more slowly, and each moment of exploration brings you closer to everything and everyone around you.

What it is Like to Work for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts:

At Four Seasons, we guide all of our actions by the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” Here, you will get to work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service, and a passion for service. As a luxury brand, your work will be also guided by very strict standards to ensure a high level of quality and service at all times. Expect to work hard but have fun and learn along the way, taking your career, experience, and skills to the next level. As an additional bonus, working with Four Seasons allows you to work for an international company and travel all over the world while staying at incredible properties for free

We look forward to receiving your application

Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.