Pastry Chef

Job Description

As our Pastry Chef, you'll be more than a culinary leader - you'll be an artist, innovator, and mentor. From handcrafted pastries enjoyed with a morning coffee to elegant desserts that become the final memory of a remarkable dining experience, your creations will inspire moments of delight for every guest.

Start Date: July/August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $67,000 to $70,000 per year, dependent on experience

What You'll Do

Culinary Excellence

• Lead all aspects of the pastry kitchen, setting the standard for quality, creativity, and execution.
• Design and evolve seasonal dessert menus, artisan breads, pastries, chocolates, and specialty confections that celebrate local ingredients and the changing seasons.
• Create exceptional desserts for our restaurants, lounges, banquets, in-room dining, weddings, and VIP experiences.
• Continuously explore new techniques, flavours, and presentation styles that elevate the guest experience.
• Ensure every item leaving the pastry kitchen reflects Rimrock's commitment to luxury, precision, and unforgettable hospitality.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a passionate team of pastry professionals.
• Foster a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Recruit, train, and coach team members to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Lead by example with positivity, professionalism, and a hands-on approach.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Plan and oversee daily pastry production based on business levels and upcoming events.
• Work closely with culinary leaders across the hotel to create seamless guest experiences.
• Ensure consistency in recipes, presentation, and execution across every venue.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen where quality is never compromised.
• Develop and maintain SOPs related to pastry production, bake-off procedures, storage, labeling, and food safety.

Drive Business Success

• Manage food costs, labour, and inventory with care while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Minimize waste through thoughtful planning and sustainable practices.
• Participate in menu planning, forecasting, and budgeting to support the overall success of the culinary operation.

Champion Safety and Quality

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Create an environment where cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail are part of everyday excellence.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Pastry Arts Diploma or equivalent professional pastry experience.
• Leadership experience in a luxury hotel, or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong operational knowledge of pastry production, bake-off systems, and finishing techniques.
• A creative mindset with an eye for detail and presentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operational standards.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach in fast-paced service environments.

Who You Are

You’re an operational leader at heart, organized, steady, and execution-focused. You take pride in consistency, preparation, and setting your team up for success behind the scenes.

You’re a clear communicator and a natural coordinator, comfortable working across departments and translating creative direction into practical, executable plans. You lead calmly under pressure, value structure and standards, and believe great guest experiences are built through disciplined preparation and teamwork.

You may not be chasing the spotlight, but without you, nothing runs smoothly.

Stay moved.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a kitchen environment.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying of food products and kitchen equipment (up to 25kg / 55lbs).
• Manual dexterity required for pastry finishing, plating, and production tasks.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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.
• 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 staff accommodation (subject to availability).

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 team member 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 person 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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