Company Description
TALENT DAY - OCTOBER 27TH 2025
Collegio alla Querce opens its doors to the next generation of hospitality professionals. An exclusive opportunity to meet, connect, and share our passion for excellence, respect and heartfelt service. We look forward to discovering individuals driven by curiosity, authenticity and the desire to grow.
Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.
For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/
Job Description
At Auberge Collection, we celebrate the artistry of pastry and the precision required to create lasting culinary impressions. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be an essential member of the kitchen leadership team, contributing your expertise to craft exceptional desserts, breads, and confections that elevate the dining experience and leave a memorable mark on every guest.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done! Within the Auberge family, our people always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their team members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:
Pastry Creation & Execution
Create, implement, and train menus for pastry, bread, ice cream, and select amenities in accordance with cost-controlled recipes.
Develop daily features and special menus with the guidance and approval of the chef, ensuring alignment with the outlet’s culinary vision.
Operational Excellence
Work all pastry positions and operate independently in the kitchen, including pantry and banquet roles, according to business demands.
Assist the chef with specialty dinners and functions with minimal supervision.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, offering training and daily prep or technique support to strengthen skills and consistency.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
This role is an invitation to bring creativity, precision, and leadership to the forefront. As a Pastry Chef de Partie, your passion for the pastry arts will help transform every dining moment into an extraordinary experience.
Qualifications
Experience & Education
Education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
Minimum of one year of experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role within luxury hospitality.
Technical Skills
Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information:auberge.com
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Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com.
