Pastry Cook-3 (Lead Cook)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at on-site Thomson's Kitchen

Spa discounts at Stillwater Spa

Tuition reimbursement and Leading@Hyat

Complimentary shift meal

Complimentary hotel nights for friends

Wellbeing programs and gym access

Diversity group RiseHY participation

Global facility accreditation

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Calgary is seeking a Pastry Cook 3 – Lead Cook to join our culinary team. You will lead pastry production across outlets, mentor junior members, and ensure food quality and Hyatt standards.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of pastry experience in hotels or restaurants, a culinary degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires valid Canada work authorization and offers a dynamic, collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional pastry experience in a restaurant, hotel, or resort environment; leadership or supervisory experience is an asset.
• Culinary degree preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrated expertise in safely and efficiently operating a broad range of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Collaborative, engaged team player with a strong commitment to continuous professional growth and career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production and lead prep for all menu items across kitchen outlets.
• Review recipes, prep ingredients, cook, plate, and maintain Hyatt culinary standards.
• Support the Pastry Chef de Partie in daily operations, menu development, and mentoring junior staff.
• Supervise the culinary team during service, ensuring smooth workflow and high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, proper food handling, sanitation, labeling and rotation of ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASTRY Cook 3 – Lead Cook TO JOIN OUR CULINARY TEAM

At Hyatt Regency Calgary, Care is our favorite flavor and we would like to share t his exciting role for you to apply your culinary passion and create flawless dining experiences for our guests.

WHAT IS EXPeCTED OF ME IN THIS ROLE?

• Genuine passion for culinary excellence, demonstrated through leadership, creativity, and a strong commitment to quality and consistency.
• Responsible for preparation and product of all menu items across assigned kitchen outlets, ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Execute consistent, high-quality food production by reviewing recipes, preparing ingredients, cooking, plating, and following Hyatt culinary standards, and specifications
• Support the Pastry Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations, menu development, specials, training, and mentoring junior culinary members.
• Assist in Supervising and coordinating the culinary team during service, ensuring efficient workflow and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism.
• Ensure full compliance with food-safety standards, including proper food handling, sanitation, temperature control, HACCP documentation, and accurate storage, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Actively contribute as a collaborative leader, supporting the department in achieving operational goals while fostering a positive and professional work, environment.
• Maintain flexible availability to support departmental scheduling and business demands.
• Possess valid work authorization for Canada.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years of professional pastry experience in a restaurant, hotel, or resort environment; leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Culinary degree preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrated expertise in safely and efficiently operating a broad range of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Collaborative, engaged team player with a strong commitment to continuous professional growth and career development.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE HYATT REGENCY CALGARY?

• Discounts at our on-site restaurant Thomsons Kitchen/Bar.
• Discounts at our on-site Spa-Stillwater Spa Services and Spa Products.
• Tuition reimbursement program and career development program, Leading@Hyatt.
• Complimentary meal during shift.
• Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world.
• Wellbeing Programs, Headspace and Not Myself Today, Access to a Wellbeing and Relaxation Room, Complimentary Access to the Hotel Pool and Gym.
• Opportunities to participate in our Hyatt Calgary LGBTQ2S+ diversity group and youth hiring programming; RiseHY
• Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR Facility accredited

Being part of our Hyatt Regency Calgary family means always having space to be you. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together.

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun, your perfect opportunity. At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honor and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honor and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation.

This role will typically allow a minimum of 30 hours per week

The starting hourly rate for this role is $ 23.00CAD per hour