Pastry Sous Chef
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Accorhotel · Vancouver, CanadaFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of the pastry kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service across all outlets (restaurants, banquets, IRD, and events)
- Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal offerings, bringing innovation and creativity to all pastry items
- Ensure all products meet the highest quality, presentation, and taste standards aligned with Forbes Five-Star expectations
- Supervise, train, and mentor pastry colleagues, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence
- Maintain consistency in production, portioning, and plating standards
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet budget targets
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
- Collaborate with culinary leadership and other departments to support hotel operations and special events
- Your experience and skills include:
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Pastry Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant
- Strong knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques, baking, chocolate work, and plated desserts
- Creative mindset with attention to detail and presentation
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Food Safe certification
- Your team and working environment:
- You will be part of a passionate and talented culinary team committed to delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Our kitchens are dynamic, collaborative, and driven by creativity, precision, and a shared commitment to excellence.
- Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
- 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?
- By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
- Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Benefits
Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada's most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free CertificationOpportunities to work a variety of high-profile events and large-scale functionsA competitive salary, starting from $$79,500 per annumComplimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining ProgramExclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and WhistlerTransLink monthly pass reimbursement programExtensive benefits package, including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (eligibility requirements apply)Company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to enroll in the Group RRSP (eligibility requirements apply)A complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program for newly hired colleaguesOpportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiativesAccess to world-class culinary training, mentorship, and career development opportunities across Fairmont and Accor's global portfolioOpportunity to lead within a luxury, high-profile banquet operationWork alongside a collaborative and professional culinary team in a luxury environment where precision, pride, and guest experience set the standardEnjoy discounted room rates at Fairmont hotels worldwide and special colleague rates across other Accor propertiesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
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