Company DescriptionExperience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the 'Castle in the City'. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a dynamic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You'll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that's as exceptional as you are!Job DescriptionBring your creativity and craftsmanship to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver's iconic Castle in the City.As Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead the creative and operational direction of our Pastry and Bakery team, creating memorable experiences across our restaurants, banquets, weddings, VIP amenities, and special events. From elegant desserts and artisan baking to signature creations and showpieces, you will inspire innovation while ensuring exceptional quality and consistency.As a key member of the Culinary leadership team, you will develop and inspire colleagues while balancing creativity with thoughtful production planning, food safety, cost management, and operational excellence.This is an opportunity to put your signature on the pastry experience of one of Vancouver's most iconic hotels.What You'll Be DoingPastry & Bakery OperationsLead day-to-day Pastry and Bakery production across the hotel.Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, portioning, and execution.Plan production according to restaurant, banquet, wedding, VIP, amenity, and special-event requirements.Maintain documented recipes, yields, specifications, and presentation standards.Ensure appropriate mise en place, product availability, storage, and rotation.Menu Development & InnovationDevelop desserts, pastries, breads, amenities, and seasonal offerings aligned with the hotel's Culinary direction.Partner with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Leaders on menus, promotions, events, and guest experiences.Maintain awareness of current pastry techniques, ingredients, trends, and guest preferences.Support tastings and customized menu development for weddings, events, and special occasions.Colleague Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, train, and develop Pastry colleagues and Leaders.Establish clear expectations for quality, productivity, food safety, and teamwork.Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, recognition, and succession planning.Foster creativity while maintaining consistency, discipline, respect, and accountability.Financial & Operational PerformanceManage pastry food cost, labour productivity, purchasing, inventory, yields,



and waste.Forecast production according to business demand.Ensure responsible use of premium ingredients and departmental resources.Participate in budgeting, equipment planning, and cost-control initiatives.Food Safety, Health & Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management, and workplace safety requirements.Maintain appropriate storage, temperature, labelling, and production practices.Support audit readiness and corrective actions.Ensure equipment is safely maintained and concerns are promptly reported.Guest Experience & CollaborationDevelop and execute customized products for VIPs, weddings, celebrations, and special events.Respond appropriately to dietary requirements and special requests.Work closely with Banquets, Restaurants, Conference Services, Stewarding, Purchasing, and other Culinary Leaders.What's In It For YouAn inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace where people are at the heart of everything we doThe chance to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who are committed to making the world a more welcoming placeCompetitive pay, starting at $95,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilitiesComplimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining ProgramComplimentary dry-cleaning of business attireUp to $120 per year for safety footwear allowanceUp to $350 per year for tool replacement allowanceExclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and WhistlerTravel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly passExtensive advantages package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirementsCompany-matched pension plan, and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan for those meeting eligibility requirementsComplimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST programColleague benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your familyThe opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skillsOpportunities to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesQualificationsWhat You'll BringExtensive professional pastry and bakery experience,



with progressive leadership responsibility in luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, or similarly complex culinary operationsProven experience leading a pastry operation supporting multiple outlets, banquets, weddings, special events, and high-volume productionAdvanced technical expertise in pastry and bakery production, including plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, chocolate, confectionery, and contemporary pastry techniquesStrong creative ability with a keen eye for presentation, quality, consistency, and evolving culinary trendsExperience with chocolate work, showpieces, and large-scale specialty production is a strong assetDemonstrated ability to lead, inspire, coach, and develop a diverse Pastry team while building a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen cultureStrong production planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple outlets, events, and competing prioritiesSound financial and commercial awareness, including food cost, labour planning, purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and productivityStrong understanding of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace health and safety requirementsConfident communicator who works effectively with Culinary, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Events, Purchasing, and other hotel teamsExperience leading within a unionized culinary environment is considered a strong assetFamiliarity with hotel purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and Microsoft applications is an assetValid Red Seal or Journeyperson Cook certification [required, if applicable]; formal pastry or culinary education and relevant professional designations are assetsValid food safety certification as requiredFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on business and operational needsPhysical RequirementsRegular standing and walking in pastry and kitchen production areasManual handling and movement associated with pastry productionOccasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs or laddersFlexible availability according to hotel business requirementsAdditional InformationVisa RequirementsMust be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.Our Commitment To Diversity & InclusionWe are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.Accor.Com/.Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

📌 Executive Pastry Chef (Vancouver)
🏢 Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
📍 Vancouver