Lead Pastry Chef: High-Volume Production & Menu Innovation

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry production across multiple outlets, including restaurants, suites, clubs, and large events. You will mentor the pastry team, drive menu development, and ensure high standards of quality and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, inventory management, and cost control, with ability to manage high-volume production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years progressive pastry experience in a high-volume setting.
• Pastry Arts Diploma or equivalent formal culinary education required.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 5+ employees.
• Strong foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Experience producing high-volume pastry products with consistent quality.
• Ability to coach, educate, and develop hourly staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily pastry production across multiple venues, including restaurants, suites, clubs, concessions, banquets, and events.
• Prepare and oversee desserts, pastries, breads, ice cream, chocolates, and specialty baked goods.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and consistency meet standards.
• Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal features.
• Lead, coach, and mentor pastry team members.
• Schedule and supervise daily production activities; delegate tasks as needed.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering and receiving; manage costs.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, labeling, and proper storage.
• Support operations for games, concerts, banquets, and large events; collaborate with culinary leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Menu development

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

Pastry Arts Diploma

Job description

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry production across multiple outlets, including restaurants, suites, clubs, and large events. You will mentor the pastry team, drive menu development, and ensure high standards of quality and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, inventory management, and cost control, with ability to manage high-volume production in a fast-paced environment.