Pastry Sous Chef (Full-Time)

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. As Pastry Sous Chef you will be responsible for maintaining the standards of the hotel as well as the department. The Pastry Sous Chef is also responsible for the day to day smooth operation, the organization and the cooperation of staff within the department.
Controlling Departmental inventory in conjunctions with Food Stores
Monitoring & Controlling Departmental Productivity
Maintaining the departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
Supervising the employees regarding preparation and presentation of finished products for the restaurant and banquet facilities
Monitoring portion control to size, consistency and ingredient standards
Developing New menu Items to ensure the offering is current and on top of international trends
Source New products to ensure we are recognized as a food & Beverage destination while training the Culinary team on cutting edge techniques
Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
Maintaining a good liaison with food and beverage outlets and communicating any concerns, comments or suggestions
Ensuring that proper training and development of staff is performed
Departmental payroll and administration is done including scheduling
Creating all new food production requirements for the kitchen department
Daily ordering of all food production requirements for the department
Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service employees
Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
Employee Performance Reviews and Career Counseling and Coaching
Daily line checks & Quality Checks
Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
Minimum 5 years Pastry Experience with extensive time spend in all areas of Pastry
Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious
Awareness of new trends in presentation and preparation of food, particularly cold food
Effectively hold apprenticeship program training sessions
Must be flexible in scheduling to accommodate business demands
Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees

• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• 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
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Visa Requirements: The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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