Executive Pastry Chef

We are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry team and manage our busy operations. In this role, you will design and execute our pastry program while overseeing day-to-day business, including production, quality control, staffing, and the VIP amenity program. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for a culinary professional eager to shape a brand from the ground up.

• Pastry and Culinary leadership

• Designing signature and seasonal menus, including viennoiserie, entremets, plated desserts, savoury bakes, and chocolate and sugar showpieces

• Overseeing all pastry production, ensuring flawless taste, texture, and presentation

• Developing and documenting recipes, standard operating procedures, and quality-control systems

• Maintaining best-in-class food-safety and cleanliness standards

• Sourcing premium local and seasonal ingredients while cultivating strong supplier relationships

• Leading staff training and skills development

• Managing scheduling, ordering inventory, and fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen culture

• Managing food cost, labour cost, and P&L targets; driving efficiencies without compromising quality

• Collaborating with ownership on marketing initiatives, events, and seasonal merchandising

• Handling guest relations, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a memorable guest experience

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role (Executive Pastry Chef, Pastry Chef, or similar)

• Completion of secondary school is required

• Cook’s trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required

• Food Handler/Safe Food Certification and familiarity with Ontario health regulations

• Strong foundation in classic French techniques (lamination, pâte à choux, entremets, glaces, etc.)

• Lead-by-example leadership style with a hands-on approach

• Comfortable working early mornings and managing high-volume peak periods

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• The Ontario base salary range for this position is $90,000-110,000 Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience and/or work location.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy. https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/executive-pastry-chef-in-fairmont-royal-york-toronto-canada-jid-87299