Head Pastry Chef Full Time

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:

In the prestigious Dubai International Finance Centre, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC is a boutique-style sanctuary – ideal for business trips and urban getaways. Stylish and filled with art, this intimate address features just 106 accommodations, including 28 suites. With its iconic location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, Four Seasons is sure to exceed the high expectations in the ultra-competitive Dubai market. Successful Four Seasons Candidates will be offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.

What You Will Do:

Minimum 5 years of experience in fine dining with at least 2 years in a sous chef or head chef role

Adhere to and follow all pastry standards and guidelines

Ensure best practices and continuously seek to improve existing pastry procedures, techniques, and recipes, and communicate suggestions to senior leadership

Oversee daily pastry and bakery production, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of items

Skilled in integrating Japanese ingredients into desserts

Maintain correct mise en place for service periods and ensure all ingredients and tools are stocked and prepared

Lead and mentor the pastry team, ensuring consistency, quality control, and kitchen discipline

Coordinate with the Head Chef to develop seasonal dessert menus and special items

Monitor food costs, minimize wastage, and ensure efficiency in pastry operations

Maintain all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP requirements

Conduct regular training and development for junior pastry staff

Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry workstations, and uphold personal grooming standards

Actively support overall food and beverage service requirements when needed

What You Will Bring:

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Creativity and attention to detail in dessert and pastry design

In-depth knowledge of international and classic pastry techniques

Ability to mentor and develop junior chefs

Strong communication and collaboration with both kitchen and service teams

Proven administrative and ordering skills for managing pastry supplies

What We Offer:

• Work Authorization
• Competitive tax-free salary and service charge
• End of service gratuity
• Free dry cleaning for business attire clothes
• Meals on Duty
• Medical and life insurance
• Paid annual leave and public holidays
• Flight allowance to home country
• Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons
• Growth & Development opportunities
• Career advancement and international transfer opportunities
• Schedule & Hours:
• 6 days per week over 48 working hours