Overview
Chef(fe) de partie pâtisserie hôtel / hotel pastry at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – Montreal
About Four Seasons Montreal
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.
Located in the heart of Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal offers more than just a stay—we deliver a luxurious lifestyle experience. From world-class dining at Marcus Restaurant to the Guerlain Spa, and exclusive access to Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, we are a vibrant hub of elegance, hospitality, and culture.
About the Role
As a Chef(fe) de partie pâtisserie , you will oversee the preparation of desserts, pastries, and other sweet creations for various service outlets (banquets, room service, and spa) in accordance with Four Seasons high-quality standards. You will contribute to maintaining a creative, safe, and hygienic working environment.
What You Will Do
- Participate in the production of desserts, entremets, viennoiseries, and other amenities according to orders and technical sheets.
- Manage the pastry station setup for the dispatch of amenities and various banquets.
- Ensure the freshness and quality of products by adjusting production based on forecasted needs.
- Supervise, train, and motivate pastry team members; ensure compliance with culinary and food safety standards.
- Use, maintain, and clean pastry equipment (mixers, dough sheeters, ovens, tempering machines, silicone molds, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with preservation rules : labeling, dating, and temperature control for sensitive products.
- Monitor quantities, anticipate needs, report shortages, and participate in ordering.
- Contribute to cost control by managing waste, losses, and use of raw materials.
- Collaborate with other culinary departments and colleagues.
- Participate in recipe creation, menu development, and promotion of local and seasonal products.
- Perform any other related duties as requested by management.
What You Bring
MAPAQ food safety and hygiene certification is required.Strong communication skills in French (spoken and written, intermediate level).Intermediate English required to interact with international clientele and team.Degree in pastry arts (or equivalent experience) required.Minimum of 5 years of pastry experience, preferably in a hotel or fine dining environment.Mastery of modern and classical techniques in pastry, chocolate, baking, and ice cream making.Supervisory experience is an asset.Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet production deadlines.Knowledge of professional pastry equipment and HACCP hygiene standards.Flexible schedule and ability to stand for long periods.What We Offer
Comprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, life insurance, prescriptions, etc.).Discounts at MARCUS Restaurant and the Guerlain Spa.Employee recognition programs (Employee of the Month, anniversaries, etc.).Complimentary meals per shift at Café 1440.Employer-contributed retirement plan.Paid vacation plus two floating holidays per year.Training and development programs.Employee travel program with complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties (based on tenure and availability).And more!The list of responsibilities above is not exhaustive and may evolve based on hotel needs and operational demands.
Four Seasons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The masculine form is used only for ease of reading.
Senioritiy level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherNote : This refined description excludes extraneous boilerplate and duplicate content while preserving the core responsibilities and qualifications of the role.
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