Pastry Chef de Partie - Contract

Job summary

The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for the creation and production of pastry items for Café Boulud, dbar, banquets, and room service. They must consistently introduce innovative recipes while developing the team's ability to produce premium quality products.

Job details

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 culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is looking for a Contract Pastry Chef de Partie who shares our passion for food and cooking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for the product creation and production of the pastry operation of Café Boulud & dbar and Hotel operation, such as Banquet production and Room Service. Providing the guests with a selection of delicious pastry choices and fresh bakery products on a daily basis are all part of this exciting position. Working in a creative manner to consistently introduce innovative recipes and to develop your teams’ ability to produce a premium quality product is essential. This contract position is scheduled to take place from end of October 2026 to approximately end of February 2027. What you will bring: We are looking for individuals who have a passion for pastry work and a keen sense for flavours, colour and texture in what they produce. Creativity and flair, the ability to work together with other team members and manage on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. Excellent communication skills are essential in addition to being trained and certified in safe food handling. The position is required to operate, maintain and properly clean all equipment and tools. The position also requires continuous standing for the majority of the shift and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. All applicants must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any task. Additional preferred skills & abilities: At minimum 4 years previous baking experience in a fast paced, high end kitchen operation Exceptional communication skills and command of English language Minimum 1 year in a kitchen supervisory position. High end patisserie and chocolate production an asset. Additional language a definite asset for career growth A culinary training degree with a focus on pastry is required Red Seal Certification is optional What we offer: Paid time off, including vacation and floating 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 uniforms Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educational assistance, discounted eCornell courses, and access to complementary e-training Robust extended benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pension Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties ... and more! Started rate of pay of $30.64 per hour and full rate of pay of $34.04 per hour. Schedule & Hours: Successful candidates possess open availability and the ability to work all shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

What you’ll do

The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for the creation and production of pastry items for Café Boulud, dbar, banquets, and room service. They must consistently introduce innovative recipes while developing the team's ability to produce premium quality products.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of baking experience in a high-end kitchen and a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role. A culinary training degree with a focus on pastry is required, along with certification in safe food handling.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vacation
• Floating days
• Travel programs
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Training and development
• Educational assistance
• Extended benefit plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee recognition

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pastry production
• Baking
• Chocolate production
• Culinary arts
• Food safety
• Team leadership
• Recipe development
• Communication
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Quality control
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Red Seal Certification
• Willingness To Learn
• Cooking
• Training And Development
• Creativity
• Dry Cleaning
• English Language
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Patisserie
• Product Design
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Pastry Chef De Partie
• Pastry Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks

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