Chef de Partie - Pastry

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meals

Benefits package (medical, vision &amp

Pension plan

Travel discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our pastry team, preparing and executing high‑quality desserts, overseeing junior staff, and upholding our standards across all outlets.

This permanent role offers subsidized on‑site staff housing, a complimentary meal per shift, comprehensive benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and growth opportunities within Fairmont and the Accor portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years pastry experience.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards.
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent.
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef.
• Delegate production of necessary food items to ensure no interruption to guest service.
• Train culinary skills of junior staff and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency.

Skills

Pastry experience

Supervisory experience

Luxury hotel experience

Red Seal or international equivalent

Education

Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman)

Job description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of our Pastry team, responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes in your assigned section. You will oversee commis and demi-chefs, ensure consistency and quality standards, and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our guests across our diverse culinary outlets.

Position Type: Permanent

Rate of Pay: $27.34/hour

Job Duties Include:

• Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef
• Prepare and when required delegatethe production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Actively participate in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Prepare lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approval

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Pastryexperience.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking
• Previous supervisory experience

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Additional Information

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affimation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements:Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.