pastry chef

Pastry Chef

Join the Gateau Ghost team! We?re a neighbourhood spot with a fresh, not so serious spirit, serving up delicious pastries and bold flavours all day long. We?re looking for a Pastry Chef who loves being creative and cares about quality and consistency.

About Gateau Ghost

Gateau Ghost is more than a bakery. We?re a restaurant, a cozy café, and a retail space, with something for everyone. Our café is a place where people gather, chat, and share ideas, and we?re dedicated to building a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels valued.

Position Summary

This is an active, hands-on role. As our Pastry Chef, you?ll lead our pastry program and work collaboratively with our Executive Chef and Founder. You?ll work in an open kitchen every day, baking and decorating alongside the team while looking after the day-to-day operations including training, quality control, food safety protocols, ordering and inventory.

What you?ll do,

? Work hands-on in the kitchen every day, baking, decorating, and preparing products for our pastry, brunch and café programs. Think sourdough pancakes, house made syrups, jams, compotes, our iconic madeleines, cookies and scones.

? Lead the hiring, training, and development of our pastry program.

? Work together on our current pastry recipes and explore new ideas and techniques.

? Follow health and safety standards to keep our space safe and welcoming for guests and staff.

? Manage labor and operational costs through scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.

? Keep an eye on industry trends, customer preferences, and competitors to find ways to improve and try new things.

Your work experience and skills,

? A real passion for baking and pastry arts.

? Comfortable being on your feet and doing physical kitchen work throughout your shift.

? Available to work weekends and holidays

? Experience launching new ventures, including recruitment and setup, as we look to grow.

? Culinary education, especially in pastry arts, is a plus.

? A knack for spotting talent and helping it grow within the team.

? Proficiency in English, with additional languages as a bonus.

? Comfortable with technology, particularly Google-based applications.

? Minimum 3 years of experience in pastry and baking, including cake decorating.

What?s in it for you,

? Paid time off, including vacation and sick days.

? Base salary ranging from $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

? Complimentary meals and beverages during shifts.

? Comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision from your first day

? A culture of inclusivity and respect for everyone.

If you?re a hospitality professional who enjoys creating memorable dining experiences, we?d love to hear from you, even if you don?t meet every requirement above. We?re building a team of great people with diverse experience. Send us your resume and let?s see what we can create together.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person