Chef De Partie - Pastry

We are looking for our next great team member to join our Culinary Team at The Josie Hotel. As a Chef de Partie - Pastry, you will be responsible for overseeing the pastry section, assisting with preparation (mise en place), ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items, and properly handling and storing all food products according to standards. You will actively participate in menu development, training junior team members, and maintaining approved food costs while upholding Crescent and Marriott brand standards.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the pastry section; Assisting with preparation (mise en place); Ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items; Properly handling and storing all food products according to standards; Actively participating in menu development; Training junior team members; Maintaining approved food costs while upholding Crescent and Marriott brand standards; Maintaining compliance with all departmental and hotel policies and procedures; Establishing daily priorities and assigning production and preparation tasks; Reviewing daily menus, banquet event orders, and noting any changes; Communicating clearly with the kitchen team both verbally and in writing; Taking physical inventory of specified food items and supplies; Ensuring proper receiving, storage, and security of supplies; Collaborating with Front of House leadership to review equipment needs, banquet support, cleaning projects, and health/safety follow-up; Ensuring that each kitchen work area is properly stocked with tools, supplies, and equipment; Ensuring menu items are prepared according to recipes, yield guides, and department standards; Maintaining quality and attention to detail for all food products; Assisting Culinary Leadership with new menu development, recipe testing, and writing; Assisting in the training of new hires and maintaining an ongoing culinary training program; Ensuring team compliance with health and safety regulations, including handling of special dietary and allergy requirements; Complying with attendance rules and being present during meal periods as scheduled; Performing other job-related duties as assigned by leadership, ensuring team compliance with food safety certifications and safe food handling standards

Requirements

Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certification (or any other level of Food Safe, or its accepted equivalent in British Columbia); Minimum 2-3 years of Cook experience in pastry; Excitement to take the next step in culinary career and further develop leadership skills; Passion for hospitality and culinary excellence with strong commitment to service execution and quality standards; Strong culinary knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and thorough understanding of kitchen operations and restaurant service; Ability to lead by example and inspire team to maintain high standards

Nice to have

Growth Opportunities; Flexibility; Financial; Entrepreneurial Spirit

Benefits

Exceptional benefits plan for eligible associates and their family members; RRSP matching program for eligible associates; Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance; Discounts at Crescent Hotels & Resorts managed properties across North America; Discounts at Marriott properties worldwide for you and your family members