Pastry Chef de Partie

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:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

About the role

We’re seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. You will play a key role in creating and delivering exceptional pastries, desserts, breads, and sweet treats that delight our guests while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment while working collaboratively with the wider culinary team.

What you will do

• Prepare, bake, and present a wide range of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked goods

• Ensure all products are prepared and presented to agreed recipes and standards

• Assist in the development of new pastry and dessert offerings, contributing creative ideas to menus and seasonal promotions

• Manage and organise your designated section to ensure smooth daily operations

• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control procedures

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and organisation within the pastry kitchen

• Support the training and development of junior team members where required

• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standards at all times

• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or in a similar pastry kitchen role

• Professional cookery qualification or equivalent experience is preferred

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert preparation

• Passion for creating exceptional products with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues as part of a team

• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath)

• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

• Employee travel programme

• BUPA Dental healthcare

• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing based on length of service)

• Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months’ service

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit

• WeCare Employee Wellbeing Platform

• Uniform and free meals on duty

• Staff discounts on food, beverage, and hotel services