Caprice Pastry Chef

About Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts

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 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

In the very heart of the city and on the edge of Victoria Harbour, Four Seasons is surrounded by Hong Kong’s consummate business and leisure attractions. From its award-winning spa to innovative Michelin-starred chefs, Four Seasons is the superlative destination for high fliers and high society from Hong Kong and abroad. A buzzing powerhouse of business success. The best central location for Hong Kong leisure explorations. A multi-starred world famous culinary destination. Victoria Harbour views and a full engaged, highly effective employees make this truly one of the great hotels of the world.

The Job

Reporting to the Caprice Chef, the Pastry Chef will manage, plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes breads, chocolates and show pieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

Responsibilities
Develop customized and modify existing menus for customers after the evaluation of their needs and consideration of potential food risks
Inspect the operation of cooking equipment, conditions of utensils and supply and quality of food to make necessary purchase or replace decisions
Train and develop team members with latest trending techniques in pastry, bakery and confectionary products, and equip them with relevant knowledge in food match and portion control
Review food consumption information from event orders and reports, ensuring preparation for sufficient supply in upcoming events and daily operational needs
Explain to customers on potential food safety hazard and provides professional advices during dining or pre-event meetings

Requirements
Possess valid authorization for work in Hong Kong
Diploma in Culinary/Pastry or related discipline
Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience in Pastry Kitchen
Good command of spoken and written English
Strong leadership and communication skills