pastry chef

Pastry Chef Le Méridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel | Toronto, Ontario Employment Type: Full-Time Savour Life's Journey with a Career at Le Méridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel Located in downtown Toronto, our new 223-room hotel will feature multiple restaurants, bars, a spa, and approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space. Join our opening culinary team and help create memorable dining and event experiences for our guests. Position Overview Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef is responsible for leading all pastry and bakery operations across the hotel's restaurants, bars, banquets, meetings, events, and in-room dining programs. This role oversees the creation, production, presentation, and quality of all desserts, breads, pastries, and specialty confections while ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, food safety compliance, and cost control. The Pastry Chef will play a key role in shaping the hotel's culinary identity by developing innovative dessert offerings inspired by Le Méridien's spirit of discovery, culture, and elevated travel experiences. Key Responsibilities * Lead and oversee all pastry and bakery operations for restaurants, banquets, catering, events, and in-room dining. * Develop seasonal dessert menus, signature pastries, breads, cakes, and specialty offerings that align with Le Méridien brand standards. * Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and execution of all pastry products. * Manage daily pastry production schedules and coordinate staffing requirements based on business demands. * Train, mentor, and develop pastry cooks and culinary associates while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. * Maintain recipe standards, portion controls, and food cost targets. * Monitor inventory levels, ordering, receiving, and storage of pastry ingredients and supplies. * Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team on menu planning, special events, holiday programming, and promotional initiatives. * Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety in accordance with hotel policies and local regulations. * Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and guest satisfaction. * Control waste and contribute to departmental profitability through effective management of labor and food costs. Qualifications & Experience * Minimum of 5 years of progressive pastry leadership experience in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, resort, or high-volume banquet environment. * Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, or Pastry Sous Chef preferred. * Formal culinary or pastry education from a recognized institution is considered an asset. * Strong knowledge of artisan bread production, viennoiserie, plated desserts, chocolate work, cakes, and specialty pastries. * Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams. * Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills. * Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory control, and menu development. * Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment. * Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. What We Offer * The opportunity to join the opening team of a new luxury lifestyle hotel in downtown Toronto. * Competitive compensation and benefits. * Professional development and career growth opportunities within Marriott International. * Marriott hotel travel benefits, subject to eligibility and company policy. * A collaborative, inclusive, and guest-focused work environment. * The opportunity to help shape and define the pastry program of a landmark new hotel. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter. Le Méridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with t