Pastry Chef

Germain Hôtels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Toronto is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead their pastry program, focusing on creativity and quality. This role requires a passion for pastry arts, experience in high-end restaurants, and the ability to innovate while crafting exquisite desserts across various dining services.

Benefits

Great travel rates at Germain Hotels

Creative and autonomous work environment

Access to a state-of-the-art gym

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment.
• Mastery of pastry, chocolate-making, and bakery techniques.
• Ability to innovate and create unique desserts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and craft in-house pastries while respecting quality standards.
• Design and execute dessert decorations for the restaurants.
• Mentor and supervise pastry interns, teaching techniques and maintaining standards.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Chocolate-making

Bakery techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

A bold new dining experience is coming to life inside Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer, where vibrant energy, elevated hospitality, and unapologetic flavour come together. Located within Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer, this new restaurant blends stylish design, warm service, and a high-impact culinary vision to create something truly memorable. This is more than just a hotel restaurant, it’s a social destination designed to surprise, delight, and connect guests through food, atmosphere, and experience. With the support of Germain Hotels and Scale Hospitality, this concept will bring a fresh, modern perspective to Toronto’s dining scene from the heart of the Entertainment District. We’re building a vibrant new restaurant at Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer, a space where bold creativity, team culture, and guest connection take centre stage.

Culinary magic lies in attention to every detail.

We’re looking for a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry program at our new restaurant at Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer — a refined, modern space where creativity, technique, and guest experience go hand in hand. With an eye for detail and a passion for your craft, you bring imagination and precision to every dessert, elevating each dining moment into something memorable.

In this role, the Pastry Chef reports to the Chef de Cuisine and works in close collaboration with the culinary and service teams to uphold quality, spark innovation, and bring our shared vision to life. This role’s primary focus is to craft and oversee all pastry offerings, ensuring each item is thoughtfully executed and beautifully presented across breakfast, brunch, dinner, in-room dining, and banquets.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare and craft in-house pastries for our restaurants while respecting quality standards and adding your creative touch.
• Design and execute dessert decorations for both restaurants, ensuring harmony of colors, textures, and flavors.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop new recipes and create seasonal or themed desserts.
• Make molded chocolates for turndown services at our restaurants and hotels nationwide.
• Create homemade syrups for our restaurant bars, in collaboration with the mixology teams.
• Participate in the monthly inventory of pastry supplies, ensuring effective stock management and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Mentor and supervise pastry interns, teaching them techniques, maintaining standards, and sharing your passion for the pastry arts.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment.
• Mastery of pastry, chocolate-making, and bakery techniques, with a sharp eye for detail and presentation.
• Ability to innovate and create unique desserts while honoring culinary traditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Passionate about travel? Take advantage of great rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to 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.