Pastry Chef

*Inn on the Twenty is currently seeking a Pastry Chef to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.* *Job Title: Pastry Chef* *Location: Inn on the Twenty (Jordan Station, ON)* *This posting is for an* ***existing vacancy*** *within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.* **Position Summary:** Manages and administers the daily operation of the pastry shop consistent with the high-quality standards required in a superior hotel and conference facility. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * **Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity** * Accountable to the Owner, guests, employees * Ensures that the pastry shop is running a smooth and efficient manner through the supervision, training and direction of the bakery staff * Hires, discharges and schedules staff as required * Assists the Executive Chef in the annual budgeting activated with respect to costing and maintaining budget guidelines as set out by the General Manager * Designs, presents and implements the dessert menu for the Restaurant * Participates and supervises all baking activities of the bakery * Orders all food inventories to meet the baked requirements of the hotel restaurants * Completes all necessary reports and order forms as required by the Executive Chef * Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services * Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences * All other duties as assigned **Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements:** * Supervisory experience and budgeting knowledge and/or experience * Excellent communications skills both written and oral **Professional Requirements:** * Red Seal Certification * Completed apprenticeship requirements for Ontario * 7-10 years experience in a bakery in a progressive position * Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate * Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset **Personal Attributes:** * Excellent interpersonal skills * Artistic and/or creative flair for decorating and menu design * Excellent recall ability * Self-motivated * Ability to prioritize time and work within tight deadlines * Excellent fine motor skills * Must be flexible and adaptable to change with dynamic environment * Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services * Positive sales-oriented personality * Desire to meet goals * Ethical and honest **Physical Requirements:** * Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs. including bending, carrying items * Standing for extended periods of time * Working in extreme temperatures of very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter within the kitchen * Constant interruptions and noise of busy kitchen atmosphere * Stress associated with being responsible for a large four diamond restaurant cost and revenue centre * Long hours require steadfast effort to maintain composure and make sound