Pastry Chef de Partie

Job Description

Start Date: May 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $24 per hour

This role is about more than pastry, it’s about precision, creativity, and consistency at the highest level. The Pastry Chef de Partie brings technical excellence and artistic flair to every dessert, leading their station with discipline while elevating the guest experience through refined, memorable creations.

Key Responsibilities

Pastry Craft & Execution

• Prepare, bake, and finish a wide range of pastries, desserts, breads, and confections to exacting standards.
• Execute recipes with precision while maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Contribute to the development of seasonal desserts, plated presentations, and specialty items in collaboration with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.
• Ensure all pastry items reflect Rimrock’s luxury standards and culinary vision.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the pastry station, adhering to HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and support proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Control food costs through proper portioning, minimizing waste, and maximizing product utilization.
• Operate pastry equipment safely and efficiently.

Team & Culture

• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering growth, skill development, and confidence.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure seamless execution across all outlets.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture.
• Embody Rimrock values of connection, creativity, and authenticity in every interaction.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Culinary or Pastry Arts diploma with minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a high-volume, upscale kitchen or bakery.
• Strong foundation in pastry techniques including baking, chocolate work, plated desserts, and doughs.
• High attention to detail with a passion for presentation, flavor balance, and innovation.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and precise in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP; FOODSAFE certification an asset.
• Physical stamina to thrive in a demanding kitchen environment; able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• A disciplined, creative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and pride in your craft.

Bonus if You Bring

• Experience in luxury hotel or fine dining pastry programs.
• Skills in advanced techniques such as sugar work, chocolate showpieces, or modern plating.
• A passion for local, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices.
• A desire to mentor and inspire the next generation of pastry professionals.

Who You Are

You are more than a Pastry Chef de Partie, you are an artist and a technician. You find satisfaction in precision, balance, and beauty, and you understand that every detail matters.
You thrive in environments where structure meets creativity, where consistency is key but innovation is encouraged. You take pride in your station, your team, and every plate that leaves the pass.

Your leadership style is calm, focused, and supportive, and you bring a steady presence that others can rely on. Whether perfecting a classic or creating something entirely new, you approach your craft with intention and passion.

Create with precision. Lead with creativity. Stay moved.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking, bending, and reaching above/below shoulder height.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 lbs / 10 kg.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs / 23 kg.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced environment for extended shifts.

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:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.
• 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 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, Jasper & Whistler.
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
• Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation.

Apply Today: Whether you're just starting your journey or seeking your next adventure, we’d love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and discover what it means to be a Heartist at www.rimrockcareers.com.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out confidentially, at recruiter@rimrockresort.com, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met.

At Rimrock Banff, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion moves us forward.

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe, each bringing their own culture, perspective, and story. In a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park, it’s only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness.

Whether you're on shift or in staff housing, we want every Heartist to feel seen, valued, and free to be fully themselves, regardless of race, culture, gender identity, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, or age.

Inclusion isn't a box we check, it’s a value we live. And while we're proud of our progress, we know there's always more to learn, more ways to grow, and more voices to elevate.

Together, we build a workplace where belonging isn’t just possible, it’s expected.
Be you. Be bold. Stay moved.

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