Executive Pastry Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

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: Experience the luxury of living and working in one of the Southwest’s most desirable destinations. Scottsdale blends refined living with world-class golf, dining, shopping, wellness, and arts. Minutes from Old Town, Phoenix, and Sky Harbor, it offers easy access locally and globally. Weekends lend themselves easy escapes, whether a day trip to Sedona’s red rocks, a visit to the Grand Canyon, or exploring Arizona’s diverse desert and mountain landscapes. Build a career as dynamic as the place you call home, enjoying a lifestyle defined by excellence, balance, and meaningful connection. About the role We’re seeking a dynamic Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry vision across the entire resort. From stunning plated desserts and artisanal breads to elevated amenities and fresh viennoiserie, this role will bring creativity, precision, and innovation to every outlet. Join a world-class culinary team and shape the pastry identity of one of the Southwest’s premier luxury resorts. This leader will drive menu innovation, inspire and develop the pastry team, and deliver exceptional quality and consistency that elevates the guest experience at every touchpoint.

Requirements

• Proven experience in luxury pastry leadership within a high volume hotel or resort
• Mastery of plated desserts, viennoiserie, breads, chocolate work, amenities, and showpieces
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a cohesive team
• A commitment to organization, food safety, and excellence in execution
• A culinary or pastry degree or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury environment with flexibility for weekends, holidays, and varied schedules.
• This position is at a managerial level, you will be expected to work the hours necessary for the successful completion of your objectives, without receiving overtime pay.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastry and bakeshop team in producing desserts, viennoiserie, breads, amenities, and showpieces
• Design and execute seasonal menus for all outlets with a focus on luxury and precision
• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and food safety standards
• Oversee production schedules, workflow, ordering, and inventory
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high performing pastry team
• Collaborate across culinary and food and beverage departments to create memorable guest experiences
• Support resort wide events, tastings, VIP amenities, and special activations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree