What You Will Do Support the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, creativity, and adherence to Four Seasons culinary standards. Supervise and train the pastry team through a hands‑on approach, delegating tasks and motivating staff to excel. Oversee the preparation, creation, and execution of all desserts, pastries, breads, baked goods, and signature items. Participate in menu planning, recipe development, seasonal dessert offerings, and innovative pastry concepts. Monitor food quality, sanitation, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with industry and brand requirements. Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control to optimize food cost and operational efficiency. Oversee workstation organization, cleanliness, and equipment functionality to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Provide hands‑on support during service periods to ensure timely and high‑quality output. Collaborate with other departments to support special events, banquets, and unique dining experiences as needed. What You Bring Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent professional experience. Fluency in English and Italian. 2-3+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hotel, fine dining, or high‑end pastry environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and inspire a diverse culinary team. Deep knowledge of modern and classic pastry techniques, production methods, and recipe development. Excellent organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking abilities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. What We Offer Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package. Excellent Training and Development opportunities. Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide. Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms. Complimentary Employee Meals. Schedule & Location Full‑time position based at Hotel Danieli, Venice. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy. #J-18808-Ljbffr