Commis Chef - Pastry

Ashford Castle; Cong; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training and development

Discounted hotel stays across the Red

Employee meals on duty

Free dry cleaning of attire

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

Ashford Castle, part of Red Carnation Hotels, seeks a Commis Pastry Chef in Cong, Ireland. You will work under the Executive Head Chef to develop pastry items at Forbes Five-Star standards and ensure daily pastry operations meet luxury expectations.

The role emphasizes hands-on pastry production, quality control, and adherence to HACCP. Career development opportunities and employee benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Culinary Arts or Pastry.
• Experience as Commis Pastry Chef in a hotel or fine dining environment.
• Good pastry skills and foundational technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and development of pastry menu items.
• Support the day-to-day running of the pastry section.
• Assist with ordering and stock control under supervision.
• Ensure pastry station is clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, food hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Pastry skills

English communication

Under pressure

Education

Professional qualification in Culinary Arts or Pastry

Job description

Commis Pastry Chef – Luxury Hotel

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Commis Pastry Chef to join the pastry kitchen team at Ashford Castle, working under our Executive Head Chef, Benjamin Bourgeois. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career pastry professional to develop their skills within a world-class culinary environment, delivering exceptional quality in line with Forbes Five-Star standards and The Red Carnation Hotels standards.

Location: Cong, County Mayo, Ireland.

Employment type: Full-Time.

Working pattern: 5 days over 7 days (including some weekend & Bank Holidays).

Who Are We?

Joining Ashford Castle means becoming part of a legendary 800-year-old estate and a proud member of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Once home to the Guinness family, Ashford Castle is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury destinations, offering exceptional hospitality, fine dining, estate activities, and a world-class spa.

Ashford Castle proudly holds Double Forbes Five-Star status and continues to be recognised internationally for excellence in luxury hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and development of pastry menu items.
• Support the day-to-day running of the pastry section.
• Assist with ordering and stock control under supervision.
• Ensure the pastry station is maintained in a clean, safe, and hygienic condition at all times.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, food hygiene, and HACCP standards.

What We Are Looking For:

• A professional qualification in Culinary Arts or Pastry.
• Previous experience as a Commis Pastry Chef within a similar hotel or fine dining environment.
• Good practical pastry skills and foundational technical knowledge.
• A genuine passion for food and pastry production.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy service periods.
• Flexible, innovative, and adaptable approach.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Legal eligibility to work in Ireland.

What’s in It for You:

• Professional, award-winning training and development opportunities with clear career progression.
• Discounted accommodation across the Red Carnation Hotel Collection and The Travel Corporation globally.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and employee recognition events.
• Discounted rates with local businesses and third-party service providers.
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to grow your pastry career.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Right to Work documentation will be securely verified as part of the recruitment process.

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