Pastry Demi Chef de Partie (Season 2027)

About the role

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, a World's 50 Best Hotel, is looking for a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie for the 2027 season (minimum 6-month contract). You will support the Pastry team in preparing high-quality desserts, pastries, confections and specialty items, working closely with the Pastry Chef and Pastry Chef de Partie.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the preparation of desserts, pastries, confections and ice cream, and follow the standards set by the Pastry Chef de Partie
• Train commis using the approved production methods
• Produce and supervise the production of all tasting menus
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen following sanitation guidelines and train staff to do the same
• Store unused ingredients properly and keep mise-en-place levels up to business needs
• Produce special occasion cakes such as wedding cakes when necessary
• Work closely with all chefs on the pastry kitchen and desserts

Required profile

• European passport or legal right to work in Greece
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Good communication skills and flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to plan work independently and work unsupervised when required
• Willingness to obtain any required food handling and/or sanitation certification

Required skills

• Understanding of yeasted products and laminated dough
• Basic and pastry techniques, and basic and décor techniques

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Complimentary employee meals, bus transportation, uniform and laundry services, and a ticket restaurant monthly allowance
• Complimentary nights at Four Seasons hotels worldwide, employee recognition program and access to global training and development
• Opportunities for global travel through task forces and transfers

Schedule: seasonal position, minimum 6-month contract, 5 working days per week with 2 days off, with a flexible schedule that may change weekly.