Lead Pastry Chef – Fine-Dining Mastery & Perks

Relais & Châteaux; Kenmare Old; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meals on duty provided

Employee parking provided

Full training provided

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts (sister properties)

Employee recognition awards

Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club

Employee gym provided

Cycle to work scheme

Work anniversary rewards

Birthday celebrations & rewards

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Relais & Châteaux’s Sheen Falls Lodge is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry operations within our fine dining and lounge offerings. The role requires expert patisserie knowledge and leadership of a pastry team, coordinating with the Exec Chef to deliver exceptional dessert experiences using local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-end dining, strong planning and management skills, and a commitment to HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of patisserie, patisserie preparation and bread making.
• Experience in a 5* fine dining venue or upper-level 3 AA Rosette restaurant is essential.
• Ability to plan and execute pastry menus in conjunction with Exec Chef.

Responsibilities

• HACCP/Kitchen hygiene, uniform, and staff presentation.
• Food quality management.
• People management and development.
• Food GP’s (gross profit) responsibility.
• Food production and food service.
• Ensure pastry kitchen complies with Health and Safety and HACCP requirements.

Skills

Patisserie

Bread making

Patisserie prep

Job description

Relais & Châteaux’s Sheen Falls Lodge is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry operations within our fine dining and lounge offerings. The role requires expert patisserie knowledge and leadership of a pastry team, coordinating with the Exec Chef to deliver exceptional dessert experiences using local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-end dining, strong planning and management skills, and a commitment to HACCP and safety standards.