Pastry Jr. Sous Chef

  • The Wickaninnish Inn
  • Supervisory
    • Full Time | 
    • Permanent
  • 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino
  • 1 position available
  • Accessible Employer: Yes
  • Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes
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Posted on August 18, 2025

Job Description

Join our Culinary team as our Junior Pastry Sous Chef, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property, also recognized by Forbes, Michelin (Two Keys), AAA 4-Diamond, and T&L’s World’s Best Hotel.

As a Pastry Jr. Sous Chef you will:

• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards.
• Be an engaged participant and leader of a team that strives for excellence and delivers the best possible culinary experience to our guests.
• Assist the Pastry Chef in all aspects of the daily operation of the Pastry Shop.
• Participate in events as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Participate in production of menu items, staff supervision, training, mentoring, menu planning and launches, ordering and inventory and administrative tasks.
• Attend Kitchen Leadership meetings on a weekly basis, as well as other meetings as required.
• Be actively involved in development and execution of monthly departmental meetings.
• In the absence of the Pastry Chef, be the leader responsible for all items relating to the Pastry Shop. Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards.
• Be an engaged participant and leader of a team that strives for excellence and delivers the best possible culinary experience to our guests.
• Assist the Pastry Chef in all aspects of the daily operation of the Pastry Shop.
• Participate in events as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Participate in production of menu items, staff supervision, training, mentoring, menu planning and launches, ordering and inventory and administrative tasks.
• Attend Kitchen Leadership meetings on a weekly basis, as well as other meetings as required.
• Be actively involved in development and execution of monthly departmental meetings.
• In the absence of the Pastry Chef, be the leader responsible for all items relating to the Pastry Shop.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

Knowledge of, and the ability to meet and exceed, Relais & Chateaux and AA 4 Diamond and Forbes standards.
Previous experience in similar position/level in a previous fine dining establishment or similar experience.
BC Foodsafe or the equivalent.
The ability to function with a calm and controlled demeanor in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
The ability to successfully manage special requests, dietary requirements, menu changes, be flexible with last minute requests/changes all while maintaining standards.
A desire to contribute exciting and innovative ideas towards the ongoing improvement of the kitchen and the Wickaninnish Inn as a whole.
The Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
A Journeyman/Red Seal Certification, Cook’s trade certification an asset.
Superb time management and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
An ability to make a 2-year commitment in this position.

A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview.

Salary/Wage

51,500.00 per year

Other Perks/Benefits

Team Member Benefits: https://www.wickinn.com/about-employment/

Job Application Process

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