Pastry Chef de Partie

West Edmonton Mall; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall's Fantasyland Hotel pastry kitchen is seeking a Chef de Partie to assist the Pastry Chef in supervising daily operations across banquets and hotel outlets.

The role requires 3-5 years of management experience, Red Seal/Journeyperson or equivalent, and strong baking and pastry expertise, with a passion for service.

You will train staff, ensure food safety, maintain high quality, and represent the team through exceptional guest interactions and professional leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in restaurants, banquets, or large production.
• Canadian Red Seal Certification/Journeyperson Ticket or equivalent.
• Up-to-date Food Safe certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry kitchen operations and staff in banquets and hotel outlets.
• Ensure hotel standards for food service are met or exceeded by staff.
• Maintain high quality through supervision and participation in food preparation.
• Provide prompt, professional guest service and address comments.
• Maintain open communication with the Pastry Chef and kitchen management.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to maximize productivity.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Guest service

Communication

Food safety

Baking pastry techniques

Education

Red Seal Certification

Journeyperson Ticket

Food Safe certification

Job description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for assisting the Pastry Chef in supervising the daily operations of the pastry kitchen located in Fantasyland Hotel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the Pastry Chef with overseeing the operations and staff of the kitchens in our banquets department to ensure proper processes and protocols are being adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that all hotel standards with respect to food service are met or exceeded by staff.
• Ensure that only the highest quality of products through the supervision and participation in the preparation of food.
• Provide exceptional customer service by dealing with any guest’s comments or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Maintain open line of communication with the Pastry Chef, all levels of kitchen management team, and all associates.
• Provide training and supervision of all kitchen employees and to ensure the organization of the kitchen and its operations to maximize productivity.
• Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years food service management experience in restaurants, banquets, large production, or fine dining in a Chef de Partie or equivalent level position.
• Canadian Red Seal Certification, Journeyperson Ticket, or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of food preparation and has a up to date Food Safe certificate or willing to obtain.
• Advanced knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong passion for baking and pastries, possess a high level of refinement and technique.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team.
• Must possess a passion for service, demonstrating outstanding guest service skills and proven service leadership skills with the ability to inspire colleagues to deliver outstanding service.
• Working knowledge with regards to staffing, set-up functions, and waste control.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills with the ability to work in an ever evolving fast paced environment complemented by the personal capacity to think quickly and respond effectively under pressure.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position that is required days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.