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