Pursuit Jasper Pastry Chef

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality destination in Jasper, Alberta is seeking an experienced Pastry Kitchen Manager to oversee and manage the Commissary Pastry Kitchen. This role requires over 10 years of pastry production experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of baking techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, menu development, and ensuring food safety standards. This full-time position requires relocation and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pastry production experience, preferably in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques, trends, and ingredients.
• Proven leadership skills and a collaborative, positive attitude.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of Commissary Pastry Kitchen.
• Scheduling, menu costing, and menu development.
• Lead and support team scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and responsible use of all kitchen equipment.
• Plan monthly, weekly, and daily pastry production schedules.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices and proper labeling.
• Order ingredients and supplies while controlling costs.
• Comply with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Pastry production experience

Baking and pastry techniques

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Pursuit Collection 86 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB. Full-time position located in Alberta, Canada. Beginning November 2025. Relocation to the area and legal ability to work in Canada required.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of Commissary Pastry Kitchen.
• Scheduling, menu costing, and menu development.
• Training and development; lead and support team scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and responsible use of all kitchen equipment.
• Production Planning & Execution: plan monthly, weekly, and daily pastry production schedules and par levels based on order volumes from the Banff Jasper Collection (BJC) outlets; demonstrate experience with high-volume programs and scale production for new locations or seasonal lines.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices, correct labeling, and proper dating of all items.
• Procurement & Inventory Control: order adequate ingredients and supplies while controlling costs; maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment; support the team in cleaning and maintaining equipment and utensils.
• Comply with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards according to OH&S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pastry production experience, preferably in a high-volume commissary or hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques, trends, and ingredients.
• Proven leadership skills and a collaborative, positive attitude.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

Work Environment & Additional Information

This job description describes this role at a high level; duties may change based on team and company needs. Pursuit will accommodate disabilities as needed. Relocation to Alberta and legal eligibility to work in Canada required. EEO: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We encourage applicants eligible to work in Canada to apply. If you cannot apply online or need accommodation during the process, contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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