Pastry Chef - #231666

Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Calgary's Growing Artisan Bakery

Are you an experienced Pastry Chef who thrives in a high-volume production environment? Are you passionate about developing people, driving innovation, and creating exceptional products that leave a lasting impression?

Teatro Group is seeking a talented and visionary Pastry Chef to lead our Production Kitchen as we continue expanding our café operations and wholesale bakery program throughout Calgary.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an established pastry team while influencing the next chapter of one of Calgary's most respected hospitality groups. If you are looking for more than just managing daily production and want to build a culture of excellence, mentor future pastry professionals, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic business, we would love to hear from you.

The Leader We're Looking For

Our ideal Pastry Chef is someone who:

• Leads by example with professionalism and integrity
• Inspires and develops high-performing teams
• Embraces innovation while respecting classic pastry techniques
• Thrives in a fast-paced production environment
• Makes thoughtful, data-informed operational decisions
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail
• Balances creativity with consistency and efficiency
• Builds strong relationships across departments
• Takes pride in delivering products that exceed guest expectations
• Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At this time, we are not offering immigration sponsorship

About Teatro Group

For more than 30 years, Teatro Group has been a leader in Calgary's hospitality industry, recognized for exceptional dining experiences, artisan cafés, and culinary excellence. Our portfolio includes award-winning restaurants, cafés, and a growing wholesale bakery operation that supplies handcrafted pastries, desserts, breads, and specialty baked goods across multiple locations and business partners.

• As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What are the duties to perform:

• Directing staff, ensuring standards and safety compliance, and contributing to training and employee development
• Demonstrated creativity in food
• Sound knowledge of the preparation of baked goods and desserts
• Ability to operate all kitchen appliances (ovens, induction cooktops, gas burners, steamers, propane torches, mixers, sheeters, etc)
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies in storage areas
• Innovative, detail-oriented, quality-conscious
• Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a special place for bread, pastry, and coffee lovers passionate about creating a bigger meaning and culture behind the Alforno brand

What will you bring to the team:

• Positive Attitude! and unique attributes and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• A minimum of 4 years of pastry experience in a similar environment
• A diploma or degree in Pastry & Baking Culinary Arts or an equivalent field is an asset.
• Self-starter, flexible, multitasking
• Extensive food handling and sanitation knowledge
• Self-motivated, positive, professional
• Recognizes and follows foodservice trends.

Why Join Teatro Group?

Joining Teatro Group means becoming part of a collaborative leadership team where your ideas matter and your contributions directly influence the success of our growing bakery division.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable full-time employment and consistent schedule
• Staff meals during shifts
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits for full-time employees after three months of employment
• Exclusive! Benefits plan for hourly employees who work a minimum number of hours per week! After the probationary period.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Employee discounts across Teatro Group locations
• Corporate partnerships discounts - Wellness program
• Referral program to get up to $700!
• Fun place with opportunities for advancement
• Positive Culture - Employee Engagement: What is it like working with us?

Our commitment to craft and technique spans Teatro Group's 30-year history. Since 1993, Teatro Group has been a proud cornerstone of Calgary's vibrant service and culinary fabric!