Chefs - Pastry / Bakers

Mise en Place; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned 4-star establishment in Ireland is looking for an experienced Head Pastry Chef. This role offers creative freedom, where you will lead the pastry team and innovate seasonal desserts using local ingredients. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of senior pastry experience and excellent leadership skills. This position includes competitive salary, accommodation options, and a great work-life balance in the Irish countryside.

Benefits

Salary €45 - €50k

Accommodation provided

Full leisure facilities

Exceptional work-life balance

Training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Senior Pastry Chef essential, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Must have a stable working history with excellent checkable references.

Responsibilities

• Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage customers.
• Manage your pastry team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Utilize organic garden and local suppliers to enhance menu offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Job description

Role Details

Exciting relocation opportunity to Ireland. A perfect role for a pastry chef looking for creative freedom within the context of a family owned 4 star establishment.

The ideal candidate will be someone with:

• 2 years+ in a similar role as a senior pastry chef
• Ideally in a high-volume environment within a similar starred establishment
• An interest in desserts/pastry influenced by the seasons and local artisan suppliers

Vacancy Description

The Head Pastry chef will work directly with the owners and senior kitchen team to:

• Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as plated desserts, cakes, cookies, pies, breads etc.
• Work with the head chef to ensure food costs are managed in a responsible way for the pastry department.
• Manage your pastry team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Utilise our organic garden and local suppliers to encapsulate our ethos and drive for quality.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Follow and adhere to HACCP compliance within the kitchen.
• Assist with the development and training of junior colleagues within the Pastry Team.

About you

• 2+ years of experience as a Senior Pastry Chef is essential, preferably within high volume.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Will have a calm professional demeanour and a passion for delivering great product.
• Great people skills and experience managing large teams.
• Must have a stable working history with excellent checkable references.
• Require own transport for the rural location (15 mins drive from nearest town).

What we offer

• Salary €45 - €50k dependent on experience.
• Accommodation can be provided for the right candidate.
• Full leisure facilities, including gym, swimming pool and sauna.
• Exceptional work life balance within the beautiful Irish countryside.
• Training and development, including accredited courses.

Salary & Benefits

£45 - £50k sterling plus accommodation.