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 pastry section by hiring a Pastry chef who can contribute to more richness in our menu.
Examples of Lebanese pastries: Baklava, Maamoul (Lebanese 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
- 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
- Responsible for pastry menu costs and pricing and ensuring a profitable business operation.
Location: Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen,1488W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H1L1
Job type: Full time, permanent
Weekend, morning and evening shifts.
Weekly hours: 32-38
Wage: 28.85$/hour
Tip pool sharing as per restaurant policy
Benefits:
- Extended Health coverage
- 2Free meal on shift
- Tip pool sharing
- Discounted meals at the restaurant
If you meet these criteria and are interested in applying to this position, please send your cover letter and resume to contact@mazahr.ca
Category
Hospitality and Tourism