Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
 
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
$75,000–$80,000 a year - Full-time
 
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Pay
$75,000–$80,000 a year
Job type
Full-time

Location
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0

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Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!


Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Executive Pastry Chef.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Lead the day to day operations of the pastry kitchen, through an active presence on the floor, leading your teams to deliver service excellence
In collaboration with the other culinary leaders; oversee the entirety of the Pastry department. Banqueting, Outlets, Staff Cafeteria
Effectively participate in managing the departmental budget through purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and labor cost
Drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions.
Maintain food safety and sanitation of the pastry kitchen, through industry leading food safety protocols.
Highly involved in sourcing products and building relationships with local vendors
Represent the JPL at external events
Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel, and exceptional guest experiences
Train and lead the pastry team, ensuring they have the skills, training and tools to deliver world class culinary experiences
Take an active role with FOH leaders to ensure service colleagues are knowledgeable about the dessert menu and can speak with guests comfortably about menu items, ingredients, and techniques
Personally engage with clients and guests, ensuring exceptional culinary experiences
Take initiative to ensure guest satisfaction metrics are met or exceeded, responding personally to guest feedback for pastry related items
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new colleagues
Promote the growth and development of internal talent
Pro-actively participate in colleague engagement initiatives
Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and values
Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Demonstrated passion for cuisine, guest experience and colleague engagement
Retail experience will be a strong asset
Garde Manger experience recommended
A strong understanding of local food products and current culinary & pastry trends
Experience managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset
Food Safe level 1 or VIHA recognized equivalent certification
Interprovincial Red Seal or equivalent certification
Proven organizational skills; managing multiple outlet environment
Self-motivated, detail oriented, excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literate; well versed in Microsoft Office applications
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service driven environment
A team player with the ability to train, coach, build relationships and motivate employees.
Practical understanding of productivity and labor cost
Versed on calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-over
Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents
Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to taste all food products
Ability to physically perform the duties of the Pastry Chef
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.


Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,

What is in it for you:

Annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000
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 $4/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics 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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Banff & Whistler
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Courses.
About the Application Process: At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

Want to learn more about this opportunity? View the complete job description by clicking this link: Executive Pastry Chef.pdf

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: JPL.careers@fairmont.com