Executive Pastry Chef

Company Description

Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are

Job Description

Bring your creativity and craftsmanship to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver’s iconic Castle in the City.

As Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead the creative and operational direction of our Pastry and Bakery team, creating memorable experiences across our restaurants, banquets, weddings, VIP amenities, and special events. From elegant desserts and artisan baking to signature creations and showpieces, you will inspire innovation while ensuring exceptional quality and consistency.

As a key member of the Culinary leadership team, you will develop and inspire colleagues while balancing creativity with thoughtful production planning, food safety, cost management, and operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to put your signature on the pastry experience of one of Vancouver’s most iconic hotels.

What You’ll Be Doing

Pastry & Bakery Operations

• Lead day-to-day Pastry and Bakery production across the hotel.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and execution.
• Plan production according to restaurant, banquet, wedding, VIP, amenity, and special-event requirements.
• Maintain documented recipes, yields, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Ensure appropriate mise en place, product availability, storage, and rotation.

Menu Development & Innovation

• Develop desserts, pastries, breads, amenities, and seasonal offerings aligned with the hotel's Culinary direction.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Leaders on menus, promotions, events, and guest experiences.
• Maintain awareness of current pastry techniques, ingredients, trends, and guest preferences.
• Support tastings and customized menu development for weddings, events, and special occasions.

Colleague Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, train, and develop Pastry colleagues and Leaders.
• Establish clear expectations for quality, productivity, food safety, and teamwork.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, recognition, and succession planning.
• Foster creativity while maintaining consistency, discipline, respect, and accountability.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Manage pastry food cost, labour productivity, purchasing, inventory, yields, and waste.
• Forecast production according to business demand.
• Ensure responsible use of premium ingredients and departmental resources.
• Participate in budgeting, equipment planning, and cost-control initiatives.

Food Safety, Health & Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain appropriate storage, temperature, labelling, and production practices.
• Support audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment is safely maintained and concerns are promptly reported.

Guest Experience & Collaboration

• Develop and execute customized products for VIPs, weddings, celebrations, and special events.
• Respond appropriately to dietary requirements and special requests.
• Work closely with Banquets, Restaurants, Conference Services, Stewarding, Purchasing, and other Culinary Leaders.

What’s In It For You

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace where people are at the heart of everything we do
• The chance to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who are committed to making the world a more welcoming place
• Competitive pay, starting at $95,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities
• Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire
• Up to $120 per year for safety footwear allowance
• Up to $350 per year for tool replacement allowance
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Extensive ben