Pastry Chef
Jeffrey's Café Co. – Grande Prairie, AB
Full-Time | Monday to Saturday | Varied Schedule
Create. Lead. Inspire.
Jeffrey's Café Co. is seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department. This is a leadership position for someone who thrives on creativity, takes pride in producing exceptional products, and enjoys developing a high-performing team.
As our Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of pastry production while leading, coaching, and inspiring the pastry team. You will have the opportunity to create new menu items, refine existing recipes, improve production systems, and ensure every product leaving the kitchen reflects the quality Jeffrey's Café is known for.
If you are an innovative leader who enjoys mentoring others and building an outstanding pastry program, we would love to meet you.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the pastry team.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
- Schedule staff and manage labour to meet business needs.
- Conduct training, performance coaching, and ongoing skill development.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and evaluating team members.
- Ensure all company policies, procedures, and food safety standards are followed.
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, and leadership team to achieve operational goals.
Pastry Production
- Oversee the daily production of pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and specialty baked goods.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all products.
- Maintain efficient production schedules to meet café and catering demands.
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies.
- Minimize waste while maintaining product quality.
Innovation & Menu Development
- Develop new pastries, desserts, and seasonal features.
- Evaluate and improve existing recipes for quality, consistency, efficiency, and profitability.
- Introduce innovative products that align with Jeffrey's Café's brand and customer expectations.
- Stay current with pastry trends and bring fresh ideas to the business.
Quality & Operations
- Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ensure all recipes are accurately documented and followed.
- Monitor product costs and contribute to food cost management.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, production efficiency, and overall department performance.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone with:
- Minimum 4 years of professional pastry experience, or completion of a recognized Culinary or Pastry Arts program with relevant industry experience.
- Previous experience in a management or supervisory role within a bakery, café, restaurant, or hotel.
- Demonstrated success leading, motivating, and developing a pastry team.
- Strong experience with recipe development, recipe costing, and product innovation.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Food Safety Certification (or willingness to obtain).
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Inspires your team to produce exceptional work.
- Has a passion for creativity and continuous improvement.
- Balances artistic vision with operational efficiency.
- Enjoys mentoring others and helping them grow.
- Takes ownership of your department and its success.
- Is organized, dependable, and committed to excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Leadership role with the opportunity to shape and grow the pastry program.
- Creative freedom to develop seasonal and signature products.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Employee discounts.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Jeffrey's Café Co.
If you're ready to lead a talented pastry team while creating exceptional products that delight our guests, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience, pastry background, and why you're the right fit for Jeffrey's Café Co.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you a Temporary Foreign Worker? We do not have capacity to add you to our team. Applicant must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen
- How many years experience as a Pastry Chef or Lead?
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
