Pastry chef

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Night shift premium

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or pessoal

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Calgary is seeking a seasoned Pastry Chef Manager to lead bakery operations on site. You will supervise chefs and cooks, develop menus, maintain quality standards, and ensure timely delivery for functions and daily service.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and at least five years of bakery management experience. You will train staff, control costs, coordinate with clients for weddings and events, and drive pastry innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bakery or kitchen management experience.
• Experience supervising a team of chefs and cooks.
• Ability to plan menus and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Estimate labour costs and manage inventory records.
• Lead and train kitchen staff and supervise chefs and cooks.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Consult with clients for weddings and events.
• Prepare dishes for special occasions and assist in pastry prep.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Initiative

Organized

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Languages

• English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyse operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Night shift premium

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)