Pastry Sous Chef

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim

• Wonderful company culture our colleagues are at the heart of all we do
• Excellent training with the opportunity to build a successful career
• Fun work environment
• A competitive salary starting from $72000 per annum
• Extensive benefits package including health paramedical dental vision life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Companymatched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through BE OUR GUEST program
• Complimentary meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a Translink Monthly pass
• Annual $250 Lifestyle Credit program for managers
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs & educational assistance through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

What you will be doing:

• Review the daily operations with the pastry team prepare the necessary food items in accordance with Fairmont standards in a timely and efficient manner
• Conduct daily shift briefings with pastry team members
• Effectively manage food costs and production control to reduce wastage
• Supervise provide guidance and training to pastry team in all food preparation and execution of the events.  
• Assist with creating menus recipes pictures and training materials to ensure consistency efficiency to meet the set standards.
• Lead the charge on all Fairmont standards train employees on menus and cooking procedures
• Kitchen maintenance and cleaning. Following food safety requirements.
• Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize spoilage
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food
• Ensure that all food products are handled stored prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and Food Safety guidelines. Ensure that all ECOSURE standards and processes are completed on a daily basis this includes but isnt limited to filling out daily temperature logs labelling and dating of items as well ensuring food storage areas are cleaned daily.
• Food preparation and cooking plating presentation
• Apply 5 Diamond and 5 Star Service Standards at all times

Qualifications :

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in both luxury hotel and restaurant environment is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Chocolate work and design
• Strong knowledge of restaurant dessert design
• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Is a selfstarter and displays initiative and curiosity for all food related items
• Able to give clear direction set expectations and provide training to team members
• Able to work without supervision and display sound decisions make skills
• Ability to read understand and follow recipes within the guidelines
• Ability to read a prep list and determine in what sequence of order job should be complete
• Ability to multi task prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure job completion
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to listen follow directions precisely to achieve the end result
• Stays current & knowledgeable of both local and global cuisine trends applying those into our offerings
• Able to work in a fast paced highpressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
• Completion of a recognized culinary program
• Must be Food Safe Certified
• A neat wellgroomed appearance as per hotel standards
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings weekends and holidays
• Career minded with strong personal initiative and a desire to achieve the departments vision and goal
• Physically fit to stand for long periods of time and lift 20kg regularly throughout a shift

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime