PASTRY CHEF

Lais Hotel Properties L; Jordan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lais Hotel Properties Limited, operating Inn on the Twenty, is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry shop and uphold high-quality standards in a premium hotel setting.

The role involves managing bakery staff, designing the dessert menu, budgeting in collaboration with the Executive Chef, and ensuring exceptional guest service in a four-diamond restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification and Ontario apprenticeship completed.
• 7–10 years bakery experience in a progressive position.
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.
• Sales experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guest service at every opportunity.
• Supervise bakery staff and ensure smooth operation; manage scheduling.
• Assist Executive Chef with budgeting and costing in line with guidelines.
• Design, present and implement the dessert menu for the Restaurant.
• Order inventories to meet bakery requirements and maintain stock.
• Complete reports and forms as required by the Executive Chef.

Education

Red Seal Certification (Ontario)

Completed apprenticeship Ontario

7-10 years bakery experience in a progressive position

Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Sales experience

Job description

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $57,000.00 Annually

Inn on the Twenty is currently seeking a Pastry Chef to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Property: Inn on the Twenty

***Please note: By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property.***

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Position Summary: Manages and administers the daily operation of the pastry shop consistent with the high-quality standards required in a superior hotel and conference facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
• Accountable to the Owner, guests, employees
• Ensures that the pastry shop is running a smooth and efficient manner through the supervision, training and direction of the bakery staff
• Hires, discharges and schedules staff as required
• Assists the Executive Chef in the annual budgeting activated with respect to costing and maintaining budget guidelines as set out by the General Manager
• Designs, presents and implements the dessert menu for the Restaurant
• Participates and supervises all baking activities of the bakery
• Orders all food inventories to meet the baked requirements of the hotel restaurants
• Completes all necessary reports and order forms as required by the Executive Chef
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences
• All other duties as assigned

Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements:

• Supervisory experience and budgeting knowledge and/or experience
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral

Professional Requirements:

• Red Seal Certification
• Completed apprenticeship requirements for Ontario
• 7-10 years experience in a bakery in a progressive position
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Artistic and/or creative flair for decorating and menu design
• Excellent recall ability
• Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritize time and work within tight deadlines
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change with dynamic environment
• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
• Positive sales-oriented personality
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs. including bending, carrying items
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Working in extreme temperatures of very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter within the kitchen
• Constant interruptions and noise of busy kitchen atmosphere
• Stress associated with being responsible for a large four diamond restaurant cost and revenue centre
• Long hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.