Job Description

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:

Lisbon’s most iconic address. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art-deco sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city’s rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you. After spending the day exploring the city sights, many just steps from the Hotel, we invite you for a seasonally inspired, Michelin-starred gastronomic experience at CURA restaurant.

An exciting new chapter is unfolding at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.

As our iconic hotel evolves, we are unveiling exceptional new dining and bar experiences, from a reimagined Ritz Bar to a vibrant all‑day dining restaurant and an exclusive Japanese omakase experience, all designed to redefine the guest journey while celebrating our heritage.

We are now building the teams who will bring this vision to life from day one, with opportunities across Kitchen and Restaurant operations for those inspired to grow and create something truly special.

About the role
The Pastry Cook I is responsible for supervising and overseeing the preparation of food items for guest orders ensuring consistent quality. This role requires a special talent and passion for ensuring the culinary team delivers the highest of culinary consistently and ensuring that our food offering is at the center of our guest experience.

What you will do

• Ensure our guests consistently receive the highest level of service excellence.
• Follow production, portion and presentation standards
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to control food waste.
• Develop and mentor the team.

What you bring

• Proven culinary and supervisory experience in a luxury hotel environment, with a deep understanding of refined guest expectations.
• A creative flair and passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences, bringing your own personal touch, energy, and attention to detail to every dish.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, confidently guiding junior team members while fostering a collaborative and respectful kitchen culture.
• Proficient knife skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Hands-on expertise with a wide range of kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, broilers, flat tops, ovens, steamers, mixers, and more, with a commitment to cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Comfortable using technology, including kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office Suite, to support operational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with peers, leadership, and guests alike.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, capable of contributing to reports and cross-departmental coordination.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency both in Portuguese and English.
• The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in a European country;
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and holidays;

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