Pastry Chef

Mazahr is a full dine-in, licensed Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Vancouver. We specialize in and serve authentic traditional Lebanese dishes with genuine hospitality. We are a popular neighborhood restaurant known for making fresh food, always using fresh ingredients to come up with flavorful dishes.

We are looking to add an independent Lebanese/Middle eastern pastry section by hiring a Pastry chef who can contribute to more richness in our menu.

Examples of Lebanese pastries: Baklava, Maamoul (middle eastern butter cookies), Kunafa, Baba Rom, Cheabiyat, fatayer, manakish, sfeeha, Ashta, Arabic ice-cream…etc.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

Include but not limited to:

· Operating and Managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the cooks for a successful working environment

· Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads according to recipes and quality standards

· Ensure proper food handling and packaging to maintain freshness and quality

· Creating pastries, and baked goods, by following a set recipe.

· Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate pastry production with overall menu offerings

· Responsible for pastry menu costs and pricing and ensuring a profitable business operation.

· Monitoring and maintaining the stock of baking ingredients and order supplies as needed.

· Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

· Supervising and training staff members, when needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Include but not limited to:

· 5+ years of experience in commercial pastry making

· High level of creativity, and a portfolio to show your work.

· High management and organization skills

· Efficiency in communicating and facilitating work flow

· Strong knowledge of Lebanese pastry techniques and flavours

· Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently produce high-quality pastries

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a collaborative kitchen setting

· Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

If you meet these criteria and are interested in applying to this position, please send your cover letter and resume to contact@mazahr.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Experience:

• Baking: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1 (required)

Work Location: In person