Executive Pastry Chef

About Four Seasons:

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.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.

Join our team!

Are you ready to take the next big step in your hospitality career? Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is seekinganExecutivePastry Chefwho shares our passion for excellence and brings warmth and authenticity to every interaction. TheExecutivePastry Chefis aDepartmentHead position reporting to theDirector of Food & Beverageandoverseesall pastry and bakery production for the hotel’s outlets, in‑room dining, banquets, and special events, ensuring that every creation reflects the craftsmanship, quality, and luxury synonymous with the Four Seasons brand.

About therole:

As theExecutive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, you will serve as a key member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, responsible for shaping the strategic direction, operational excellence, and creative vision of the hotel’s pastry program. You will lead a talented pastry team, consisting of a Pastry Junior Sous Chef and over 15 pastry team members. In your role, you will manage daily production, develop innovative menus, and uphold the highest levels of food quality, consistency, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Whatyou will do:

• Provide inspirational leadership, vision, and direction for the Pastry Department, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and creativity.

• Select, train, mentor, evaluate, and develop pastry team members to support continuous improvement and long‑term talent growth.

• Oversee scheduling, staffing needs, and performance management to ensureoptimaldaily operations.

• Design, plan, and execute seasonal and innovative pastry menus across all hotel outlets and events.

• Ensure consistently superior quality in the preparation, presentation, and flavour of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items.

• Conduct tastings, demonstrations, and pre‑service briefings to educate staff on products, techniques, and service standards.

• Collaborate with the F&B leaders to support marketing, PR, and social media initiatives with creative pastry concepts.

• Oversee all pastry production while ensuring smooth workflow,accurateplanning, and alignment with business volumes.

• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, labour forecasting, food costs, inventory, waste, andpurchasingto achieve financial targets.

• Establish andmaintaineffective control systems to ensureportionconsistency, product quality, and proper inventory management.

• Review vendor options andpurchasingspecifications to ensure premium ingredient quality.

• Uphold Four Seasons standards, local regulations, and federal guidelines related to hygiene, sanitation,foodand kitchen safety.

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness within all pastry kitchen areas.

• Conduct regular product quality checks, ensuring freshness, accuracy, consistency, and excellence.

• Work closely with culinary, banquet, restaurant, and room service teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.

• Attend leadership and operational meetings to communicate departmental needs, updates, and initiatives.

• Address guest feedback professionally, ensuring personalized responses and creative solutions that exceed expectations.

• Keep the Director of Food & Beverage informed of operational challenges, recommending effective solutions and improvements.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3–5 years ofpreviousexperience asanExecutivePastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or senior pastry leadership role within a luxury hotel, fine‑dining restaurant, or high‑end hospitality environment.

• Provenexpertisein pastry arts, including modern pastry techniques, chocolate work, plated desserts, and bakery production.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train, and guide a diverse team in a high‑volume environment.

• Comprehensive understanding of F&B operations, cost control, labour management, menu engineering, andpurchasing.

• Exceptional creativity, precision, attention to detail, and commitment tomaintainingthe highest culinary standards.

• Proficiencywith kitchen management systems, inventory software, and POS systems.

• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training strongly preferred.

• Outstanding communication skills and command of the English language.

• Additionallanguages are a strong asset for career growth.

What we offer:

• Paid time off, including vacation days, management holiday days, and sick days

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide

• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS

• Complimentary dry cleaning of business clothes

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educationalassistance, discountedeCornellcourses, and access to complementary e-training

• Robust extended flex benefit plan through Manulife, including medical, HCSA, dental, vision, life insurance, virtual health care, EAP, DPSP/RRSP/TFSAs

• Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties

• Sponsorship of work permits for qualifying candidates

... and more!

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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