Job Title: Executive Pastry Chef

Company: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle, Seattle, USA

Job Type: Full Time

Company Description

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city. Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.


Job Description

What is in it for you:

Salary Range between USD$85,000 to USD$95,000
Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
Parking/Commuting Discounts
Complimentary meal in our Staff Dining room
Learning programs through our Academies
Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!
Key Responsibilities:

Join the talented culinary brigade at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel while enjoying the dynamic city of Seattle. The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining the standards of the hotel as well as the department and will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation, the organization and the cooperation of staff within the department.

Department scheduling, Unifocus Program
Controlling Departmental inventory in conjunctions with Food Stores
Monitoring & Controlling Departmental Productivity
Maintaining the departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
Supervising the employees regarding preparation and presentation of finished products for the restaurant and banquet facilities
Monitoring portion control to size, consistency and ingredient standards
Developing New menu Items to ensure the offering is current and on top of international trends
Source New products to ensure we are recognized as a food & Beverage destination while training the culinary team on cutting edge techniques
Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
All malfunctioning equipment is reported to the direct supervisor or manager as a way to reduce work related accidents
Maintaining a good liaison with food and beverage outlets and communicating any concerns, comments or suggestions
Ensuring that staff adhere to health and safety regulations
Ensuring that proper training and development of staff is performed
Departmental payroll and administration are done including scheduling
Creating all new food production requirements for the kitchen department
Daily ordering of all food production requirements for the department
Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service employees
Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef
Responsible for ensuring every employee is working effectively and efficiently as well as improving employee morale and employee relations
To act as a team leader and take the responsibility for the development of staff, teaching and explanation of new recipes and procedures
Encourage staff with recycling program and Green Committee objectives
Adheres to Menu Engineering Program
Employee Performance Reviews and Career Counseling and Coaching
Daily line checks & Quality Checks
Conduct Departmental Meetings
Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Spend time on the floor with the team, coaching & training

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum 10 years Pastry Experience with extensive time spend in all areas of Pastry
Valid trade qualifications
Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
Concise communication skills and effective team and co-worker player
Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious
Awareness of new trends in presentation and preparation of food, particularly cold food
Effectively Hold apprenticeship program training sessions
Must be flexible in scheduling to accommodate business demands
Must hold valid authorization to work in the USA
Physical Requirements Include:

Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Posted: 15/12/2025