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Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Executive Pastry Chef.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the day to day operations of the pastry kitchen, through an active presence on the floor, leading your teams to deliver service excellence
• In collaboration with the other culinary leaders; oversee the entirety of the Pastry department. Banqueting, Outlets, Staff Cafeteria
• Effectively participate in managing the departmental budget through purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and labor cost
• Drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation of the pastry kitchen, through industry leading food safety protocols.
• Highly involved in sourcing products and building relationships with local vendors
• Represent the JPL at external events
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel, and exceptional guest experiences
• Train and lead the pastry team, ensuring they have the skills, training and tools to deliver world class culinary experiences
• Take an active role with FOH leaders to ensure service colleagues are knowledgeable about the dessert menu and can speak with guests comfortably about menu items, ingredients, and techniques
• Personally engage with clients and guests, ensuring exceptional culinary experiences
• Take initiative to ensure guest satisfaction metrics are met or exceeded, responding personally to guest feedback for pastry related items
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new colleagues
• Promote the growth and development of internal talent
• Pro-actively participate in colleague engagement initiatives
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and values
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Demonstrated passion for cuisine, guest experience and colleague engagement
• Retail experience will be a strong asset
• Garde Manger experience recommended
• A strong understanding of local food products and current culinary & pastry trends
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset
• Food Safe level 1 or VIHA recognized equivalent certification
• Interprovincial Red Seal or equivalent certification
• Proven organizational skills; managing multiple outlet environment
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate; well versed in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service driven environment
• A team player with the ability to train, coach, build relationships and motivate employees.
• Practical understanding of productivity and labor cost
• Versed on calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-over
• Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents
• Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to taste all food products
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the Pastry Chef

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,

What is in it for you:

• Annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• 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 Lake Louise, Banff & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Courses.

About the Application Process: At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

Want to learn more about this opportunity? View the complete job description by clicking this link: Executive Pastry Chef.pdf

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: JPL.careers@fairmont.com

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