Executive Pastry Chef - Whistler, Canada - Fairmont Château Whistler

Fairmont Château Whistler

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Whistler, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Your team and working environment:

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia
- host mountain resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular coastal mountain range, Whistler is Canada's premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination
- just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and an on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler's largest conference resort hotel with 519 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slope-side Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure. Join us and start yours today

What is in it for you

One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
Eligible to participate in Leisure Benefit Package which can be contributed towards ski pass or other lifestyle and wellness initiatives (November through May)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort's Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
Automatically added to our resort's Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Whistler and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Job Description:

Executive Pastry Chef

A special occasion calls for great dessert As Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead a team of pastry professionals in creating spectaular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive guest satisfaction, and colleague engagement results.

What you will be doing:

Inspire and lead a team of approximately 12-16 pastry cooks
Lead and manage the quality of the pastry department, as well as coordinate production
Design and execute innovate new dessert, pastry, and bread items
Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
Balance operational, administrative, and colleague needs
Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

Previous leadership experience in pastries required
Diploma/Certification in a culinary discipline required
Proficient with chocolate and sugar work
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Physicals aspects include but are not limited to:
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50+ lbs
Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

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