Pastry Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel rates with Germain Hotels

On-site gym

Autonomy and growth

Job summary

Germain Hotels group is seeking a Pastry Chef to elevate our dessert program across multiple properties. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will craft house-made pastries with precision, while maintaining inventory control and high quality.

You will design desserts with creative presentation and collaborate on seasonal menus to delight guests. You will mentor pastry interns, oversee production, and ensure consistent standards in a fast-paced, full-service hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel.
• Strong expertise in pastry, chocolate and baking with attention to detail.
• Creative and able to innovate while respecting culinary traditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Pastry chef

Pastry techniques

Chocolate expertise

Creativity

Presentation skills

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
• 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 strives 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.