Pastry Chef

Germain Hôtels; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stay rates

Gym access

Autonomy and growth

Job summary

Germain Hôtels is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft house-made pastries for our restaurants, ensuring high quality and creative presentation. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop new recipes and elegant desserts, while maintaining inventory and hygiene standards across venues.

The role emphasizes collaboration, culinary artistry, and mentorship of pastry interns, with opportunities to innovate and contribute to a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Pastry Chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel setting.
• Strong pastry, chocolate and baking technique expertise.
• Creative, detail-oriented and able to innovate while respecting culinary traditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house-made pastries for our restaurants with quality and creativity.
• Design pastry presentation and plating to harmonize colors, textures and flavors.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop new recipes and seasonal desserts.
• Prepare bakery items for banquet breaks and events.
• Produce molded chocolates for use across hotels nationwide.
• Develop house-made syrups in collaboration with mixology teams.
• Mentor and supervise pastry interns and train them on techniques.

Skills

Pastry

Chocolate

Baking techniques

Presentation

Job description

Culinary magic lies in the attention to every detail.

We are looking for a Pastry Chef who masters the art of transforming the simplest ingredients into exceptional creations, elevating every dining experience. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will have the opportunity to craft unique desserts with precision and creativity, while maintaining proper inventory control and consistently high-quality standards. You will play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience through beautifully presented creations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and create house-made pastries for our restaurants, maintaining quality standards while adding your own creative touch
• Design and execute pastry presentation and plating for both restaurants, ensuring harmony in colors, textures, and flavors
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop new recipes and seasonal or themed desserts
• Prepare a variety of bakery and pastry items (cookies, scones, mignardises, etc.) for banquet breaks
• Produce molded chocolates for use across our restaurants and hotels nationwide
• Develop house-made syrups for our restaurant bars, in collaboration with the mixology teams
• Participate in monthly pastry inventory, ensuring efficient stock management and adherence to hygiene standards
• Mentor and supervise pastry interns, training them on techniques and standards while sharing your passion for pastry

What You Bring

• At least 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment
• Strong expertise in pastry, chocolate, and baking techniques, with a keen eye for detail and presentation
• Creativity and the ability to innovate while respecting culinary traditions

What We Offer

• Passionate about travel? Take advantage of special rates when you stay with Germain Hotels and travel the country. Again and again!
• A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strides to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are.
• Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace.