Pastry Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years well-rounded experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant required.
• Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required.
• Diploma or equivalent Certification to a culinary program required.
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required.
• Excellent Knife skills and safe handling required.
• Highly energetic individual who is excited about the challenges that a large and very versatile resort demands on a day-to-day basis.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and service of all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Oversee first cook, second cook, and general cook in the kitchen area.
• Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Maintain a working environment where creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism are the standard.
• Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate functions for timely set up and delivery.
• Provide fast and efficient guest services and respond quickly to all guest requests.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary upgrades
• Extended stays
• Discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties
• Special dining and wellness discounts
• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,700 properties with Accor