Pastry Chef

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada PINNACLE CATERERS Full time

**Overview**: We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry operations across Harbour Sixty, Arianna, and a private dining space. This role demands a visionary leader with exceptional culinary expertise, a passion for pastry arts, and the ability to inspire and manage a talented pastry team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Menu Development**: Design and create innovative dessert menus that reflect the unique themes and culinary styles of each venue while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- **Team Leadership**: Recruit, train, and mentor pastry staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- **Operational Management**: Oversee daily pastry production, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. Manage inventory and control costs effectively.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with the culinary team of each restaurant to ensure cohesive menu offerings and seamless execution of service during busy periods.
- **Quality Control**: Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and taste across all dessert offerings. Conduct regular tastings and quality assessments.
- **Innovation**: Stay abreast of industry trends and techniques, incorporating new ideas and seasonal ingredients into the pastry menu.
- **Event Management**: Coordinate special dessert presentations for private dining events and catered functions, ensuring a memorable experience for guests.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or luxury dining setting.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading a diverse team.
- Exceptional creativity and a keen eye for detail in pastry presentation.
- Proficiency in a variety of baking techniques and pastry arts.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Education**:

- Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
- Certification from a recognized pastry program is a plus.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Health and wellness benefits.

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

**Experience**:

- Pastry: 5 years (required)
- Baking: 3 years (required)
- Leadership: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-18

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