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:

Modern luxury steeped in Southern Charm. Meet us in Atlanta, and we’ll show you what it means to have fun, Southern-style. Our vibrant capital city is the living, breathing cultural heart of the American South, where world-renowned chefs, business moguls and celebrities flock for work and play. Our Midtown Hotel puts you just steps from the renowned High Museum of Art, eclectic Peachtree Street and the sprawling green spaces of Piedmont Park. Enjoy breakfast at Park 75 before heading out to explore the city, or stay in for a healthy dose of self-care in our serene Spa. However you spend the day, make sure to end your night with dinner and drinks at Bar Margot.

The Opportunity

The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is in search of a talented and passionate Pastry Cook that will be able to prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Basic Purpose

Prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, chocolates and show pieces according to guest orders and banquet event orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service. (40%)
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs. (20%)
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill. (10%)
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies. (10%)
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. (10%)
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. (10%)

Who We Look For

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years culinary or related work experience.
• Advanced culinary knowledge is required for this role.
• Ability to operate and properly clean kitchen machinery in the pastry shop.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment - multi-tasking is essential in this role.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick pay.
• 401k participation with company matching program.
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide, subject to availability.
• Free shift meal prepared by the culinary team.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms.
• Subsidized Marta or parking options.

• High School education, cooking school or culinary institute education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years culinary or related work experience.
• Advanced culinary knowledge.
• Ability to operate and properly clean kitchen machinery in the pastry shop.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.