Assistant Pastry Chef

Position: Assistant Pastry Chef Reports to:  Executive Pastry Chef WHO WE ARE: 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.? ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned as required) Assist with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen Serve as an educator to the restaurant’s pastry team Maintain exceptional cleanliness and maintain equipment to optimal specifications Design creative and elevated pastries, desserts, and breads Passionate about and possess great background knowledge of bread making, as well as classic baking techniques and procedures Lead by example, inspiring staff to deliver a memorable food experience Maximize resources and inventories by managing cost and monitoring inventory and budget to ensure the best use of inventory and allocation of expenses WE OFFER: Extended health benefits Competitive compensation Tip pooling REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2 years of experience A degree in the Culinary Arts or an equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills An energetic and motivated team player; highly committed to a premium level of quality Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays The position will remain open until filled.