Pastry Chef - The Wickaninnish Inn

We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.
While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn is based on our visionary leadership, the spirit of our people, and the unwavering passion of our teams. Together we deliver the highest service standards in an engaging and supportive work environment.
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Responsibilities

Join our Culinary team as our Pastry Chef, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property also recognized as a Forbes, AAA 4-Diamond Resort and T&L World's Best Hotel.; As a Pastry Chef you will:; Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards.; Be true to Our Promise, meet and exceed the service philosophies and standards of the Inn.; Participate in and oversee menu planning, production, and presentation of items for The Pointe Restaurant, On The Rocks Bar, Driftwood Café, Special Events, and in-room amenities.; Support savoury kitchen with mise en place that involves baking and pastry techniques.; Supervising team members including scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.; Be the liaison between The Pointe Restaurant Leadership Team and Pastry Team.; Be responsible for ordering and inventory related to the Pastry Department.

Requirements

The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.; Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:; Knowledge about, and capability to meet and exceed Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 Diamond standards; Passion about their craft, love food, love fresh ingredients.; Team player and proven leadership abilities.; A calm demeanour but have a sense of urgency as required.; Exceptional attention to detail and focus; you DO sweat the small stuff.; The ability to thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment.; Good communication skills, both verbal and written.; Superb time management and organizational skills.; The ability to work all Pastry shifts.; The ability to be creative and innovative yet able to adjust style to suite guest’s specific needs and requests.; Familiarity with current Culinary and F&B trends, innovations and techniques including but not limited to keeping your education and knowledge base relevant.; A well-rounded skill set with proficiency in the production and decoration of cakes, pastries, desserts, and breads.; Journeyman/Red Seal Certification an asset.; Minimum 3 years in similar position/level in a fine dining establishment or similar experience.; Valid Food Safe Certification.; The ability to make a 2-year commitment to position. Salary/Wage: $80,000 annually.; Please include your portfolio with your application.; Benefits: Gratuities, Dental Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits, Other Benefits (Hotel/Restaurant discounts, recreation discounts, free parking).