Pastry Chef

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn; North Hatley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned lakeside hotel and restaurant in North Hatley is looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their culinary team. You will be responsible for creating and managing the dessert menu, leading the pastry team, and preparing a range of gourmet pastries. Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of experience in a gourmet restaurant setting, attention to detail, and creativity. Competitive salary and perks offered, including a pleasant work environment and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Gratuities divided within the kitchen team

Pleasant lakeside work environment

Discounts at our restaurants

Uniform provided

Possibility of advancement

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in gourmet restaurants required.
• Dynamic and autonomous individual with organizational skills.
• Creative dexterity and speed of execution needed.

Responsibilities

• Create the dessert menu.
• Manage the pastry team.
• Prepare recipes and special requests.
• Select or develop recipes.
• Design and make special event cakes.

Skills

Leadership

Team spirit

Creativity

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