Head of Pastry, Wilton Park

All The Food; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Staff meals

Staff coffees

Job summary

Scéal is seeking a Head of Pastry to lead our pastry team at our new bakery. You will oversee production from fermentation and dough handling to shaping and baking, while mentoring a high-energy team and driving culinary innovation.

You will develop seasonal items, standardise recipes, and ensure safety and quality across the programme, shaping a culture of excellence and care.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with high-volume viennoiserie and artisanal baked goods.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, rostert and mentor a kitchen team.
• Strong commercial acumen to manage budgets and production targets.
• Portfolio of seasonal menu launches and recipe development.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire pastry programme and viennoiserie architecture.
• Lead and mentor a diverse pastry team in a high-energy kitchen.
• Develop seasonal items and standardised recipes for the Scéal brand.
• Own production schedules, procurement, waste reduction, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive culture that supports creativity and excellence.

Skills

Viennoiserie expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

System thinking

Job description

We are looking for a visionary artisan to step in and take the helm of our pastry team at our new bakery at Wilton Park.! At Scéal, this role is about far more than perfect lamination and golden layers

- it’s about leading a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, and mentorship.

As Head of Pastry, you’ll blend the technical precision of a master pâtissier with seamless operational prowess. You will oversee our entire pastry programme, focusing on the architecture of our viennoiserie

- from the science of fermentation and butter incorporation to building the systems and positive

environment that allow every croissant and baked good to shine.

Who You Are

• – An Expert Craftsperson: You have deep, hands-on experience with high-volume viennoiserie and artisanal baked goods, with a passion for technical precision and flavor.
• – A Natural Leader & Nurturing Mentor: You thrive in high-energy kitchen environments, leading with empathy and enthusiasm. You find genuine joy in motivating a diverse team, building a positive kitchen culture, and helping bakers grow in their roles.
• – System-Oriented: You know that world-class pastry relies on great organisation and consistency. You enjoy building clear, supportive structures that allow creativity to flourish.
• – A Creative Innovator: You are excited by seasonal menu development, bringing new-wave flavors, acclaimed techniques, and standardized recipes to life.

What’s in it for you?

You aren’t just joining a bakery, you’re joining a movement. With one new location already thriving and another currently under construction, you are coming on board at a definitive moment in the Scéal story. For a leader looking to build a career, the timing couldn't be better.

A Culture of Genuine Care

We believe that hospitality starts with how we treat our own. You’ll be part of a supportive, kind, and high-energy team culture where we genuinely care about one another’s well-being. We work hard, but we do it in an environment that respects your voice and values your contribution.

As one of Ireland’s most acclaimed food businesses, we offer a front-row seat to industry excellence.

You will have the opportunity to:

• – Learn from the Best: Gain deep insights into specialty coffee, artisan production, and high-level hospitality management.
• – Career Progression: With our ongoing expansion, there is a clear and direct path for career progression into senior leadership roles.

The Essentials

• – Competitive salary reflective of your experience and leadership.
• – Working in a creative and supportive environment alongside the founders and other leaders
• – Creative collaboration & growth - producing industry leading products that inspire you
• – Staff coffees, home-cooked staff meals and plenty of flakey buttery pastry
• – A bike to work scheme, promoting healthy commutes

So, what is the role...

Visionary Production & Craft

• – Mastering the Craft: Oversee the entire production cycle - from fermentation, science and dough mixing to shaping, baking, and final garnishing.
• – Menu Innovation & R&D: Lead the creative development of seasonal items and new-wave pastries, taking ideas from initial concept to standardised recipes.
• – Quality Benchmarking: Act as the final gatekeeper for product excellence, ensuring every item perfectly represents the Scéal brand.
• – Cultivating Talent: Build an uplifting kitchen culture where open communication and teamwork come first. Act as an approachable mentor to every team member.
• – Strategic Onboarding & Training: Partner with senior management to scout top talent and design ongoing training programs to pass down our high standards of craft.

Operational & Business Mastery

• – Dynamic Management & Rostering: Own production schedules and team rosters, balancing fast-paced business needs with a healthy, supportive work environment.
• – Data-Driven Success: Take ownership of daily production targets, sales goals, procurement, and waste reduction strategies.
• – Precision & Safety: Maintain gold-standard kitchen safety, overseeing HACCP compliance, cleanliness, and safe workplace practices.

Requirements

• – Baking excellence: Significant experience leading high-volume viennoiserie and premium artisanal baked goods.
• – End-to-end team leadership: Proven track record in recruiting, training, rostering, and mentoring a kitchen team.
• – Strong commercial acumen: ability to manage budgets, production scheduling, and financial targets.
• – Creative Flare: Portfolio of successful seasonal menu launches and recipe development.
• – Health & Safety Guardian: Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP implementation and health & safety legislation.