Experienced Pastry Chef

Fitzpatrick Castle hotel; Killiney; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is seeking an Experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry production in our kitchen, delivering premium pastries, breads and confectionery for all service areas. You will work with the team to maintain the highest standards in presentation and quality.

The role requires strong HACCP and hygiene knowledge, with a focus on training junior staff and ensuring compliance across all kitchen processes. This is a part-time position at our Killiney location.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production to a high standard.
• Ability to lead and develop a pastry team.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production, breads and confections to high standards.
• Maintain HACCP logs, hygiene and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff in pastry practices.
• Ensure clean, well-presented pastry products for all service areas.
• Adhere to statutory health, safety and licensing requirements.

Skills

Pastry production

Team leadership

HACCP compliance

Quality control

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Application

Experienced Pastry Chef

Date posted: October 20, 2026

Permanent

Part-time

SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

To be accountable for pastry production areas of the kitchen, working with the team to ensure that Pastries, Breads and Confectionary are prepared and presented to the agreed highest standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To offer the highest level of guest service in the Food Production areas of the hotel, ensuring the 4* agreed standards are achieved at all times.
• To ensure that the standard of products consistently meets the expectation of the customers.
• Responsible for the production of fresh breads and pastries in accordance with requests from clients, and to provide same for all food service areas
• To prepare and present food to a consistently high standard for all food service areas of the hotel.
• To follow all requirements as set down by HACCP, and to supervise junior members of the kitchen team in relation to same
• To ensure that all hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times and all food production areas are maintained at a consistently high level of cleanliness.
• To ensure that all relevant HACCP documentation is completed throughout the working day
• To document and report back to supervisors and management any non-compliance in relation to HACCP control within the kitchen
• To comply with statutory and legal requirements for Health & Safety, Fire, Hygiene, Licensing and Employment.
• To have pride and commitment in your area of work.
• To attend training sessions as required.
• To attend appraisal / assess as required.
• To attend Hotel and Departmental Meetings as required, ensuring effective communication at all levels.
• To maintain all company policies and procedures.

This is not a full and final list of duties and responsibilities and you may be required to carry out other tasks as directed by senior executives.