Senior Pastry Chef

Nemesis is looking for a hands-on Senior Pastry Chef to join our existing team. The chef is a crucial part of our operations, the backbone of the pastry experience at Nemesis. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and directing our Pastry team while overseeing the quality, consistency, and presentation of our pastry program. We pride ourselves on our pastries and our baking program; we have a seasonal menu, everything is made in house, and we are constantly evolving our program. If you're looking to be a part of a group of amazing people who are passionate about coffee, pastry, food, music, community, and working together to create the best experience with each other and our guests, well then we need to hear from you!

Our goal is to provide an open environment where people can thrive, collaborate, and push boundaries in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves in having staff stick around for the long haul, not only to grow but to develop deeply rooted relationships with our staff and guests.

Please apply for this position by sending your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please let us know why you decided to apply to work with us, and what attracted you to us.

General requirements of this position are:

1. Oversee and direct kitchen personnel including training and development of a team of 6-10 staff
2. Inventory and cost control
3. Scheduling
4. High standards in hygiene and cleanliness
5. Food Safe Level 1 required to meet Health Canada requirements
6. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing people and a pastry operation
7. Menu creation, recipe development, and execution
8. A mature self-starter with a strong work ethic
9. Strong communication and organisational skills
10. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
11. Demonstrates hands-on approach to all baker/pastry products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
12. Physically fit to meet the physical aspects of the position
13. Ordering of food and kitchen supplies