Chef de Partie - Pastry

Fairmont Waterfront; Whistler; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary staff meals

Employee Travel Program discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is seeking a Chef de Partie for the Pastry department, starting in August 2026. You will lead pastry preparation and inspire your team to deliver exceptional desserts for all outlets, including a la carte and buffets.

The role offers full-time, permanent employment with wage progression after 6 months and then annually, recognizing tenure. Subsidized staff accommodation and complimentary meals are provided, along with access to our Employee Travel Program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in the culinary field.
• Hotel kitchen experience is an asset.
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline strongly encouraged.
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided.
• Complimentary meals in staff cafeteria per shift.
• Access to Employee Travel Program with discounts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all items for a la carte and buffet menus.
• Maintain proper rotation of products in chillers to minimize waste.
• Know all menu items, features and promotions.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma/Certification in Culinary discipline

Job description

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie of our Pastry department, will inspire your team to create truly spectacular dishes.

This is afull-time, permanentposition, beginning inAugust2026.

Starting Rate of Pay:$28.90 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation - hourly rates increase after 6 months and then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $34.90.

Job Duties Include:

• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Qualifications

• Minimum offour yearsin the culinary field required
• Culinary experience within a hotel setting is an asset
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline isstrongly encouraged
• Subsidized staff accommodationprovided
• Complimentary mealin our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverageat Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible 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: [emailprotected] .

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