A premium chocolaterie patisserie cafe, voted “Best Desserts” and “Best Pastries” in Vancouver, Thierry offers a contemporary approach to the finest handcrafted pastries. With a dedicated team of service-oriented colleagues from the front of house to the award-winning kitchen brigade, Thierry Cafe is a quintessential taste of Paris in the heart of Vancouver.

Thierry Busset is widely regarded as one of the finest pastry chefs in North America. Our shop boasts a stunning room featuring classic chocolates, macarons, cakes and pastries; all items are hand-made daily using only premium ingredients. Barista-crafted espresso and liquid chocolate beverages are also a central part of the cafe, complimented by a selection of sandwiches, soups, and savoury offerings. We are also licensed and offer a selection of wine and spirits to complement our wide array of products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pastry Sous Chef assists in leading the pastry team and overseeing the daily production of high-quality pastries, desserts, and other culinary specialties. This role production planning, quality control and team training while ensuring consistency, efficiency, food safety and presentation standards are maintained. The Pastry Sous Chef also helps coordinate daily operations and provides hands-on leadership to ensure a smooth and successful pastry operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned as required)

Responsible for overseeing the daily preparation, production, and presentation of food items for service

Work closely with Chef to recruit and train new pastry cooks

Help to manage a team of pastry cooks to ensure proper execution and preparation of products

Accountable for inventory management and cost control





Maintains sanitation standards throughout the kitchen to comply with Provincial regulations

Ordering product and maintaining appropriate ingredient levels

Ensures food quality in presentation and production

Complete assigned daily prep items with high quality and fresh ingredients

Maintain an organized and clean prep/work area

Assemble & design cakes for pre-orders and store displays

Work closely with teammates to support the completion of daily cleaning tasks

Sample ingredients, mix, and finished products to ensure standards, quality and created flavor profiles are met

Complete daily transfer according to stock levels and cake orders.

Maintain communication with all locations regarding transfers, orders and new menu items.

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of related pastry experience in a patisserie setting

Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience inspiring a high performing team

High attention to detail with regards to product presentation and design

Team player who works well under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced setting Ability to multi-task, ask for support and support others

Completion of a designated culinary school

Previous experience managing a restaurant pastry team

An understanding of scheduling and inventory is an asset

Ability to multi-task with an eye for detail

Organized and able to work under pressure in a busy environment

Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent communication skills in English

Highly committed to a premium level of quality

Displays a positive attitude, maintains enthusiasm and celebrates success

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Experience in food costing and menu development

Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet production schedules and timelines

This position will remain open until filled.

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📌 Pastry Sous Chef (British Columbia)
🏢 Push Operations
📍 British Columbia