Executive Pastry Chef

4 days ago

Banff, Alberta, Canada Pursuit Collection Full time

About the Role

The Executive Pastry Chef will be responsible for providing exceptional guest experiences through the consistent preparation and focused execution of pastries. This role requires a high level of integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and missions of Pursuit Collection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and missions of Pursuit Collection
  • Ability to create and execute fine dining pastry dishes
  • Inspirationally lead and train kitchen personnel
  • Supervise and coordinate the preparation and presentation of all pastries at the Banff Gondola
  • Provide culinary instruction and demonstration of culinary techniques
  • Order to forecasted volumes and specify budgets
  • Select and develop standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality
  • Maintain and audit presentation technique and quality standards
  • Ensure all Health and Safety protocols are being adhered to as per AHS guidelines
  • Oversee special catering events
  • Meet or exceed forecasted/budgeted COGS/LTR and operational budgets (expenses)
  • Works within inventory control systems including daily updates to ensure accuracy
  • Complies with Pursuit Collection branded policies and procedures
  • Follows Pursuit Collection pillars of employment and service
  • Comfortable guest-facing and tableside interactions
  • Flexible to work in various locations

Requirements

  • Journeyman's Red Seal preferred, or equivalent
  • 1-3 years' management experience in a high-volume food service and restaurant operation
  • Experience in demonstration of pastries
  • Experience in menu writing, development, and costing
  • Strong background in high-volume and production
  • Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
  • Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards
  • Ability to control operating costs – labour and food
  • Computer literacy is essential
  • Being an effective administrator through inventory programs
  • Highly organized with the ability to create consistency without compromising creativity
  • Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Adhere to the Pursuit Collection grooming policy
  • Standard first-aid or higher is an asset

About the Work Environment

  • Beautiful. You'll work in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location.
  • Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
  • Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.
  • Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required.

This role requires a high level of integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and missions of Pursuit Collection. Pursuit Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit Collection places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team.

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