Pastry Chef de Partie

Position: PastryChef de Partie
Reports to:Pastry Chef, Blue Water Cafe

Blue Water Cafe is Vancouver’s definitive destination for seafood, widely known for its excellence in celebrating the extraordinary flavours of BC. Consistently awarded “Best Seafood Restaurant” in Vancouver and recognized for its unparalleled service, an evening at Blue Water Cafe is truly an unforgettable experience. Blue Water Cafe is a high volume fine dining restaurant, serving around 320 guests nightly.

Blue Water Cafe is looking for both part-time and full-time experienced, hands-on pastry chefs de partie to join their award-winning team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of an experienced kitchen team and work with exceptional seasonal products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(Other duties may be assigned as required)

• Create and design bread and cakes under the direction of the Pastry Chef
• Completed assigned daily prep items with high quality and fresh ingredients
• Maintain sanitation standards throughout the kitchen to comply with Provincial regulations
• Provide input into product ordering, as well as cost control and monitoring
• Ensure food quality in presentation and production are consistently maintained at a premium level
• Assist with menu development as required
• Assist with cost control, monitoring and ordering of supplies as required

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least three years of pastry experience, preferably at a high-volume restaurant
• Completion of a designated culinary school
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent communication skills in English
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through as necessary
• Must possess a passion for food and developing knowledge of baking/pastry methods
• Food Safe certification is an asset
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings

This position will remain open until filled.