Executive Pastry Chef

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Château de Mercuès Full time
Job Description

At Château de Mercuès, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for managing the production and execution of all pastry menus offered by our hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Train and supervise a staff of pastry cooks to execute production in the pastry line.
  • Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction by maintaining a positive and committed attitude.
  • Participate in staff education plans, including on-the-job training.
  • Maintain acceptable attendance records and meet Health & Safety requirements.
  • Be a personal representation of the service and overall hospitality of the staff of the property.
  • Exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
  • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
  • Supervise, instruct, and assist with cleaning duties as required.
  • Supervise and assist with receiving and storing food orders.
  • Oversee the work of all kitchen staff.
  • Receive direction from the executive chef.
  • Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen by cleaning up spills and other potential hazards immediately.
  • Train newly hired kitchen staff and develop the skills of all kitchen staff.
  • Makes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each day's business needs.
  • Participate in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions.
  • Meet with guests in the dining room when required.
  • Place orders for recipe ingredients and other supplies.
  • Ensure that all standards of safety are strictly observed.
  • Look for ways to save the facility money while still providing top-quality products and services for clients.
  • Possess the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually plated, including extensive tasting menus.
  • Travel to offsite areas when an event is held at another location.
  • Assist with the development of dishes and menus.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years in a similar role.
  • Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goal.
  • Excellent verbal communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to express creativity through food selections, preparation, and presentation.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly under pressure.
  • Adequate upper body strength for heavy lifting and strong back and leg muscles for hours of standing, bending, and walking.
  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with, and be tolerant of peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Effective time management skills to organize and prioritize workload.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Able to interact professionally both with guests and co-workers.
  • Able to lift 50+ lbs.
  • Stand for extended periods.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Well-groomed, polite.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Able to absorb and embody Relais & Chateaux's 5C philosophy.

Additional Information:

  • Signing Bonus: $500 (payable 3 months after start date).
  • Anniversary Bonus: $2000 (payable on 2nd anniversary and on every anniversary after that).
  • Benefits:
    • Company events.
    • Dental care.
    • Discounted or free food.
    • Employee assistance program.
    • Extended health care.
    • Life insurance.
    • On-site parking.
    • Paid time off.
    • Store discount.

The successful candidate must have their own transportation and be able to legally work in Canada.

We appreciate your interest in Château de Mercuès but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Château de Mercuès welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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