Pastry Chef

Lake Placid Lodge; North Hatley; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious lakeside resort in Quebec is seeking a Pastry Chef to join their talented team. This role involves creating and managing the dessert menu, overseeing the pastry team, and ensuring high standards of execution. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and have 3-4 years of experience in gourmet restaurants. The position offers a pleasant working environment and various benefits, including competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Gratuities divided within the kitchen team

Discounts at our restaurants

Uniform provided

Possibility of advancement

Pleasant lakeside work environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in gourmet restaurants required.
• Strong sense of organization and initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate dynamism.

Responsibilities

• Create the dessert menu.
• Manage the pastry team under supervision.
• Prepare and develop recipes for desserts and special requests.

Skills

Leadership

Team spirit

Creative dexterity

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Manoir Hovey is a 51-room Relais & Châteaux property located on the shores of Lake Massawippi in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. We are currently seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team. Manoir Hovey features two restaurants: Le Hatley, our five-diamond fine dining restaurant, and the Taproom, a Michelin-recommended bistro. Join an exceptional team driven by a passion for guest service and gastronomy.

• Pleasant lakeside work environment.
• Quality living environment close to the village of North Hatley, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec and in proximity to the cities of Magog and Sherbrooke.
• Outdoor enthusiasts, skiers, snowboarders and bikers will find plenty to do in the region.
• Join a talented team who encourages the exchange of talent and knowledge.
• Historic property combining old world charm and modern comfort where each room is different with its unique decor.

Description du poste

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, the Pastry Chef will have the following main missions:

• Create the dessert menu
• Under the supervision of the chef, manage the pastry team
• Prepare recipes and special requests
• Select or develop recipes
• Determine the ingredients needed and their quantities
• Baking, icing or decorating pastries
• Designing and making special event cakes and presentation pieces
• Preparing ice cream products and creams
• Making chocolates and special orders food
• Maintaining clean and tidy workplaces and tools

Qualifications

• Leadership
• Team spirit, dynamism, autonomy
• Sense of organization and initiative
• Creative dexterity and speed of execution
• Attention to detail
• 3-4 years experience in gourmet restaurants required

Informations supplémentaires

Benefits:

• Gratuities divided within the kitchen team
• Pleasant lakeside work environment.
• Young and dynamic team
• Competitive salary
• Discounts at our restaurants
• Parking
• Uniform provided
• Possibility of advancement