Lead Pastry Chef: Dessert Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

blau; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities where applicable

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation & holidays

Career development & advancement

Holiday party

Dining/retail discounts at Parq &local

Develop pastry concepts across diverse

Job summary

Blau & Associates seeks a Pastry Chef to oversee pastry production across Parq Casino’s restaurant portfolio in downtown Vancouver. You will lead a high-volume pastry kitchen, develop creative desserts, manage inventory and costs, and drive innovative pastry concepts that elevate guest experiences.

The role requires advanced pastry skills, leadership, and a strong understanding of food cost management within a diverse hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven professional pastry experience in a senior role such as Head Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of bakery techniques, desserts, breads, and plating.
• Experience managing food and labour costs, inventory and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative dessert menus and seasonal pastries.
• Standardize recipes, production sheets, and plating guides for consistency.
• Lead pastry team, recruit, train and evaluate staff; manage production schedules.

Skills

Pastry arts

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Baking techniques

High-volume operations

Education

FoodSafe Level 2

Red Seal baking/pastry (asset)

Job description

Blau & Associates seeks a Pastry Chef to oversee pastry production across Parq Casino’s restaurant portfolio in downtown Vancouver. You will lead a high-volume pastry kitchen, develop creative desserts, manage inventory and costs, and drive innovative pastry concepts that elevate guest experiences.

The role requires advanced pastry skills, leadership, and a strong understanding of food cost management within a diverse hospitality environment.