Pastry Chef

As our Pastry Chef youll be more than a culinary leader - youll be an artist innovator and mentor. From handcrafted pastries enjoyed with a morning coffee to elegant desserts that become the final memory of a remarkable dining experience your creations will inspire moments of delight for every guest.

Start Date: July/August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $67000 to $70000 per year dependent on experience

What Youll Do

Culinary Excellence

• Lead all aspects of the pastry kitchen setting the standard for quality creativity and execution.
• Design and evolve seasonal dessert menus artisan breads pastries chocolates and specialty confections that celebrate local ingredients and the changing seasons.
• Create exceptional desserts for our restaurants lounges banquets in-room dining weddings and VIP experiences.
• Continuously explore new techniques flavours and presentation styles that elevate the guest experience.
• Ensure every item leaving the pastry kitchen reflects Rimrocks commitment to luxury precision and unforgettable hospitality.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Inspire mentor and develop a passionate team of pastry professionals.
• Foster a culture built on collaboration curiosity accountability and continuous learning.
• Recruit train and coach team members to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Lead by example with positivity professionalism and a hands-on approach.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Plan and oversee daily pastry production based on business levels and upcoming events.
• Work closely with culinary leaders across the hotel to create seamless guest experiences.
• Ensure consistency in recipes presentation and execution across every venue.
• Maintain a clean organized and efficient kitchen where quality is never compromised.
• Develop and maintain SOPs related to pastry production bake-off procedures storage labeling and food safety. 

Drive Business Success

• Manage food costs labour and inventory with care while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Minimize waste through thoughtful planning and sustainable practices.
• Participate in menu planning forecasting and budgeting to support the overall success of the culinary operation.

Champion Safety and Quality

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety sanitation and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Create an environment where cleanliness organization and attention to detail are part of everyday excellence.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• Pastry Arts Diploma or equivalent professional pastry experience.
• Leadership experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant. 
• Strong operational knowledge of pastry production bake-off systems and finishing techniques.
• A creative mindset with an eye for detail and presentation.
• Excellent organizational communication and coordination skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety sanitation and kitchen operational standards.
• Calm solutions-focused approach in fast-paced service environments.

Who You Are

Youre an operational leader at heart organized steady and execution-focused. You take pride in consistency preparation and setting your team up for success behind the scenes.

Youre a clear communicator and a natural coordinator comfortable working across departments and translating creative direction into practical executable plans. You lead calmly under pressure value structure and standards and believe great guest experiences are built through disciplined preparation and teamwork.

You may not be chasing the spotlight but without you nothing runs smoothly.

Stay moved.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a kitchen environment.
• Frequent bending lifting and carrying of food products and kitchen equipment (up to 25kg / 55lbs).
• Manual dexterity required for pastry finishing plating and production tasks.
• Ability to work early mornings evenings weekends and holidays based on operational needs.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. 

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health Orthodontics Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees.
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Accor properties world-wide.
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program exclusive room rates for colleagues which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff Lake Louise Jasper & Whistler.
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
• Subsidized staff accommodation (subject to availability).

Apply Today: Whether youre just starting your journey or seeking your next adventure wed love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and discover what it means to be a team member at .

Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process please reach out confidentially at and well work with you to ensure your needs are met.

At Rimrock Banff we believe that diversity makes us stronger and inclusion moves us forward.

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe each bringing their own culture perspective and a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park its only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness.

Whether youre on shift or in staff housing we want every person to feel seen valued and free to be fully themselves regardless of race culture gender identity religion abilities sexual orientation or age.

Inclusion isnt a box we check its a value we live. And while were proud of our progress we know theres always more to learn more ways to grow and more voices to elevate.

Together we build a workplace where belonging isnt just possible its expected.
Be you. Be bold. Stay moved.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time